Australian Woman Dies After Ski Lift Incident in Japan
An Australian woman died after becoming trapped in a ski lift at the Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Otari, Nagano prefecture, Japan. The 22-year-old woman was using a chairlift at the resort when part of her backpack became caught in the lift mechanism, leaving her suspended in midair, according to officials. The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. local time.
The woman suffered a heart attack and was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Tsugaike Mountain Resort and Tsugaike Gondola Lift Co issued a joint apology following the incident. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident, according to BBC World.
The Tsugaike Kogen Mountain Resort is a popular skiing destination in Japan, attracting tourists from around the world. The resort has not yet released details on safety protocols or inspection records for the chairlift involved.
This incident occurred amidst other global events, including Tropical Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar, which has killed at least three people and affected nearly 30,000 due to flooding, according to The Guardian. It is estimated that more than 40,000 homes could be flooded in the coming days.
In other news, a right-wing Brazilian influencer, Júnior Pena, was arrested by ICE agents in New Jersey, The Guardian reported. Pena, who has reportedly lived in the U.S. since 2009, had declared his support for former U.S. President Donald Trump and falsely claimed that migrants being rounded up were all criminals.
Meanwhile, financial markets experienced volatility, with gold and silver prices falling after reaching record highs in January, according to BBC Business. The FTSE 100, however, hit a record high, closing up 1.2 at 10,341.56 points.
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