7 tourists rescued after becoming lost near Hokkaido's Furano ski resort

Seven foreign tourists who were likely backcountry skiing became stranded and were rescued near the Furano ski resort in northern Japan's Hokkaido early Friday, police said.Police received an emergency call at around 3:40 p.m. Thursday from a person reporting they had become lost while backcountry skiing outside the resort's patrolled areas. All were rescued without injuries.The emergency call was made using a satellite communication function of a smartphone, police said. The tourists were found at Mt. Furano Nishidake, near the ski resort.The central Hokkaido ski resort, known for its abun…READ FULL ARTICLE