Mt Kinabalu climbers rescued due to ‘mini-waterfalls’


Dangerous situation: Climbers on their way down from the summit seen being helped by guides to wade through the trail.

KOTA KINABALU: Nearly 50 climbers, who were trapped on Mount Kinabalu after water gushed down the summit trail during heavy rain, have been brought down safely.

Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim said guides and porters helped the 49 climbers to safety.

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