Japanese Climber Found Dead on Denali After Apparent Fall
T. Hagiwara's body was discovered at 17,000 feet following a solo attempt on North America's highest peak.
- Family alerted rangers after losing contact with Hagiwara for several days.
- His body was located using satellite data and interviews with other climbers.
- Hagiwara was last seen traversing from the 17,200-foot plateau to Denali Pass.
- This marks the 14th fatality on Denali's West Buttress route since 1980.
- Recovery efforts are contingent on weather conditions.