00:00Brooke Day, a 22-year-old Australian snowboarder, died on January 30 after her backpack became
00:06stuck in a ski lift at Sugake Mountain Resort, Japan.
00:10According to reports, Brooke's backpack became stuck in the lift due to a loose buckle,
00:15leaving her suspended in midair.
00:17The lift attendant then pressed the emergency button, but Brooke had already suffered cardiac
00:22arrest and died in hospital.
00:24The incident prompted investigations by Japanese and Australian authorities.
00:28And the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs provided consular assistance to Brooke's
00:34family.
00:34Sugake Mountain Resort has announced plans to hold a memorial service for Brooke.
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