Climber saved from extreme cold on Mt Kinabalu

Shivering state: A male climber suffering from extreme cold was given initial treatment before being transported to the Ranau district hospital.

KOTA KINABALU: A local male climber who suffered extreme cold had to be carried down from the Panalaban base camp at Mount Kinabalu by firemen.

Ranau Fire and Rescue Services Department chief Ridwan Mohd Taib said a team of 10 from Mountain Search and Rescue (Mosar), led by Jayrell Tony, was dispatched to the location after receiving a distress call from a mountain guide at 2.55pm on Monday. The Mosar team comprises off-duty mountain guides who work voluntarily for the department.