British climber dies after collapsing on Mount Kinabalu

Rescuers carrying the unconscious British national from the KM8.2 of Mount Kinabalu, where he was found unconscious while descending from the mountain on Tuesday morning (Feb 25). Photo credit: Sabah Fire and Rescue Services.

KOTA KINABALU: A British man, in his 70s, has died after being found unconscious while descending Mount Kinabalu on Tuesday morning.

The victim was discovered unresponsive at KM8.2, beyond the Sayat-Sayat Checkpoint, just a few metres from the summit.