Rescuers save climber exposed to extreme cold on Mt Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: Firemen had to carry a male climber who was exposed to extreme cold down from the Panalaban base camp on Mount Kinabalu.

Ranau Fire and Rescue Services Department chief Ridwan Mohd Taib said a team of 10 people from its Mountain Search and Rescue (Mosar) team led by Jayrell Tony were dispatched to the location after receiving a distress call from a mountain guide at 2.55pm on Monday (June 24).