Australian man vanishes while skiing in Japan
Japan Skiing Incident: A skiing experience turned fatal for an Australian man who died at a famous ski resort in Japan. The latest incident emerged just days after a young Queensland woman also lost her life in a separate freak accident.
Following the reports of a man reportedly disappearing in the mountains, emergency services were called to a ski resort in Niseko, Hokkaido, on February 2, 2026 (Monday). He disappeared in an avalanche, news.com.au reported, citing initial reports from local media.
Reacting to the incident, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said authorities were providing consular assistance to the family. "We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time," a spokesperson said in a statement, as quoted by 9 News Australia.
The incident took place when the man was skiing with a group of friends between Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort in Niseko, Hokkaido, 9 News reported, citing a translation of a local media report. Police joined the search for the man, who was found being given CPR by a group of four.
When did the man disappear?
The Australian man was an employee at a lodging facility, according to Australian media reports. According to News.com.au, he was believed to be in his 20s. He was reportedly skiing with a group of seven friends between the Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort when he disappeared. Local media reports suggested that the man was at the back of the group when he vanished.
The group of friends turned around to locate the man and found the man being given CPR by four others. Firefighters rescued him, and he was rushed to a hospital where he died.
Cops investigating cause of death
Following the man’s death, local police intensified the investigation and said that they were investigating the cause of the man’s death, according to Australian media. They also indicated that there were no visible injuries.
Following the reports of a man reportedly disappearing in the mountains, emergency services were called to a ski resort in Niseko, Hokkaido, on February 2, 2026 (Monday). He disappeared in an avalanche, news.com.au reported, citing initial reports from local media.
Reacting to the incident, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said authorities were providing consular assistance to the family. "We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time," a spokesperson said in a statement, as quoted by 9 News Australia.
The incident took place when the man was skiing with a group of friends between Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort in Niseko, Hokkaido, 9 News reported, citing a translation of a local media report. Police joined the search for the man, who was found being given CPR by a group of four.
When did the man disappear?
The Australian man was an employee at a lodging facility, according to Australian media reports. According to News.com.au, he was believed to be in his 20s. He was reportedly skiing with a group of seven friends between the Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort when he disappeared. Local media reports suggested that the man was at the back of the group when he vanished.
The group of friends turned around to locate the man and found the man being given CPR by four others. Firefighters rescued him, and he was rushed to a hospital where he died.
Cops investigating cause of death
Following the man’s death, local police intensified the investigation and said that they were investigating the cause of the man’s death, according to Australian media. They also indicated that there were no visible injuries.
