Mountaineering expert warns May can give false sense of safety after Hong Kong hiker dies in Japan
Two Hong Kong men became stranded in Japan’s Northern Alps in May; one later died while the other was rescued. Veteran climber Chung Kin‑man cautioned that milder low‑land weather in May can create a false sense of safety, while mountain conditions remain volatile. He urged hikers to remain vigilant and prepared for rapid weather changes.