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Death on a Live Stream: Why One Man Climbed Mt. Fuji in Winter (2020x1)

Air date: Jan 17, 2020

October, 2019. A live streamer falls from the icy peak of Mt. Fuji. His death is broadcast as it happens on his stream. He attempted the climb equipped with only summer gear, leading to criticism online that he had underestimated the winter conditions and was seeking attention. What led him to take on such a reckless act? We looked into his life, and learned of an unexpected side of his personality.