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| Japan volcano: 30 hikers feared dead after sudden eruption of Mount Ontake | |
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| Scores of people are feared dead after at least 30 bodies were found by rescuers following the violent eruption of a Japanese volcano on Saturday. | |
| The hikers, which were discovered near the peak of Mount Ontake, were found in a state of “cardiopulmonary” arrest, according to police, while reports claim rescuers found them apparently not breathing with their hearts stopped. | |
| Police are unable to confirm the deaths of the hikers pending a formal examination, in accordance with Japanese custom. | Police are unable to confirm the deaths of the hikers pending a formal examination, in accordance with Japanese custom. |
| Around 250 people were left stranded on Mount Ontake on Saturday after the volcano erupted suddenly, sending ash pouring down its slope for more than three kilometres. | Around 250 people were left stranded on Mount Ontake on Saturday after the volcano erupted suddenly, sending ash pouring down its slope for more than three kilometres. |
| The majority of people made their way down the volcano to safety, but more than 40 people were left injured, many with broken bones, while the Fire and Disaster Management Agency were still trying to confirm the whereabouts of 45 others. | |
| At least 30 people are known to have spent Saturday night near the volcano’s 10,062 ft peak, while eruptions continued on Sunday, sending smoke and ash hundreds of meters into the sky as search operations intensified. | At least 30 people are known to have spent Saturday night near the volcano’s 10,062 ft peak, while eruptions continued on Sunday, sending smoke and ash hundreds of meters into the sky as search operations intensified. |
| Seven people are known to have been lifted off the mountainside by military helicopters on Sunday. | Seven people are known to have been lifted off the mountainside by military helicopters on Sunday. |
| The mountain is situated 125 miles west of Tokyo, and is a popular hiking site to view Japan’s autumn foliage. | The mountain is situated 125 miles west of Tokyo, and is a popular hiking site to view Japan’s autumn foliage. |
| Additional reporting by Reuters | Additional reporting by Reuters |