RANAU: A 15-year-old British girl was safely rescued from Mount Kinabalu this morning after injuring her left knee during her descent near KM6.6 of the trail.
Emergency services were alerted at 6.40am, and Mountain Search and Rescue (Mosar) personnel arrived five minutes later to begin the operation.
The team, assisted by park guides and other agencies, provided initial treatment before transporting the girl down using a stretcher.
She was handed over to the Civil Defence Force’s ambulance unit at Timpohon Gate around noon for further medical care.
The rescue involved firefighters from the Ranau station, alongside guides, Civil Defence personnel, and park rangers.