M’sian climber Zulkifli dies on Alaskan mountain

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian climber has died after being trapped on an Alaskan mountain, while another has been rescued by helicopter.

Alpine Club Malaysia said Zulkifli Yusuf (pic) died in a snow cave while awaiting help, as reported by officials from the US National Park Service.“At 6am (local time) on Friday, rescuers managed to evacuate one of the climbers, Zainudin Lot, who is being treated at a hospital in Talkeetna, Alaska. His condition is stable, but he has frostbite on both hands.