A group of six French skiers who disappeared on the slopes of Hokkaido's famous Furano Ski Resort on Thursday have been found safe and sound, the resort's operator confirmed on Friday.
The Hokkaido Prefectural Police said they received a call at around 6:05 p.m. Thursday reporting that six French skiers were missing. The resort's patrollers searched the area and confirmed the party's whereabouts at 10 p.m.
None of the skiers, aged from 19 to 52, suffered injuries or reported any health issues.