Three climbers dead in separate Nagano mountain accidents

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Three mountain climbers died in separate incidents across Nagano Prefecture on October 3, with fatalities confirmed in both the Northern and Southern Alps. The victims included a 65-year-old man from Tokyo who fell on Mount Senjogatake in the Southern Alps, and a 61-year-old man who slipped on Mount Akaiwa in the Northern Alps. A third man, 61, was found dead on Mount Gakidake after going missing on September 28. Police are urging caution as mountain accidents continue to occur in the region.


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