Three Israelis stranded on Mount Hakuba in Japan rescued

Three Israeli snowboarders stranded on Mount Hakuba in Japan were rescued safely on Tuesday morning after enduring hypothermia and harsh weather conditions.

A Japanese rescue team reached the group at first light, as severe weather had prevented earlier efforts. The snowboarders, suffering from frostbite but otherwise in stable condition, were greeted by the Israeli consul upon their rescue.

Local police confirmed that treacherous conditions had delayed the operation until daylight. The trio is now receiving medical care and support.

Israel's Foreign Ministry confirmed, "The Department for Israelis Abroad at the Foreign Ministry, and the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo, are making enormous efforts in order to help Israelis who are trapped in Japan."

"As part of this, among other things, Ambassador Gilad Cohen is working with the government authorities and the police in Japan, at the highest levels, in order to receive aid from the Japanese authorities." The statement added that the Consul "has left for the area of the incident, and the Magnus rescue company is working to evacuate them. The Foreign Ministry will continue doing everything it can to rescue the young Israelis."

* Arutz 7 contributed to this article.