Malaysian duo battle subzero temperatures on top of US mountain

Muhammad Illaham (right) during the flag handover ceremony for the Mount Denali, Alaska Expedition. Photo from Kelab Jelajah Alpine's Facebook.

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest update from the Alpine Club Malaysia's Facebook page reveal an intense rescue operation for two Malaysians trapped on an Alaskan mountain as they fight for their survival in subzero conditions.

As of 3.15pm Malaysian time, Zainudin Lot and Zulfikli Yusuf were reported to be hunkering down in the same location, known as the "Football Field," at an altitude of 19,000 feet.