Unexpected snowfall for climbers


KOTA KINABALU: Dozens of climbers on Mount Kinabalu experienced a rare snow phenomenon around the summit.

Kinabalu Park deputy director Justinus Guntapid said climbers and guides experience “snowing” along their trail from the Sayat Sayat (Km7) trail to the summit at about 6.40am yesterday.

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