Hikers are advised to be mentally and physically prepared before attempting to climb Mt Kinabalu.
Recently on Tuesday , a 45-year-old man passed away at the Ranau Hospital after experiencing Altitude Mountain Sickness while climbing Mount Kinabalu with his wife.
Although they successfully reached the Panabalan Base Camp – the final pit stop before ascending to the Low’s Peak Summit of Mount Kinabalu – on Monday, Ng complained of having headaches and respiratory difficulties at about 9 pm. Both victims were sent to the Ranau Hospital at 3.40 am by ambulance. Sadly, Kueh was then reported dead after he arrived at the hospital. His wife’s condition was reported to be stable after she recovered from AMS.
According to the Daily Express, the 26-year-old female marks the third case of the month in April 2023 and the 18th victim to be rescued on Mt Kinabalu so far this year, said Head of the Ranau Fire & Rescue Station, PPgB Ridwan Mohd Taib.
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