RANAU: The challenging condition on Mount Kinabalu continues to pose threats to climbers when another victim suffered complications while climbing on Tuesday morning.
Head of Ranau Fire and Rescue Department, Head of BBP Station Ranau PPgB Mohd Ridwan bin Mohd Taib said the incident happened at the Sick Bay Km 4 of Mt Kinabalu at about 11am.
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“When our team arrived at the location situated 2km away from the MoSAR post, we found a 27-year-old local female climber who suffered a sprain while descending.
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It was the third case for February and 7th for 2025.
