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RANAU: A Chinese national suffered complications while climbing Mount Kinabalu after he slipped and fell, Saturday.

Ranau Fire and Rescue Department Chief Ridwan Mohd Taib said the incident happened at Km 3.3, Mount Kinabalu, at 11am. 

“We received a call through the station line and a seven-member rescue team led by operation officer Alexander Justin rushed to the scene.

“On arrival, the team found a climber who suffered a sprained and swelling left ankle during the descend from Mount Kinabalu.

“The victim was given initial treatment before being brought down using a Robinson Stretcher to Timpohon Gate,” he said.