Climbers evacuated from Mount Kinabalu as heavy rain turns summit trail into rapids

KOTA KINABALU: More than 40 climbers on Mount Kinabalu were brought down safely after heavy rains saw water gushing down the summit trail.

Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim said that guides and porters helped the 59 climbers to safety as strong flowing water came down along the trail following heavy rains that started around 5.50am on Monday (Dec 4).