Croatian climber rescued after five-day search operation on Mount Kinabalu
RANAU: A Croatian climber who fell on Mount Kinabalu last Saturday has been brought down safely to the Timpohon Gate tonight following a challenging five-day search and rescue (SAR) operation.
Ranau: A Croatian climber named Mauro Persic, 46, has been safely brought down from Mount Kinabalu after a five-day search and rescue operation. The climber arrived at the Timpohon Gate at 7.06pm and received initial medical attention from Health Ministry staff. Persic suffered injuries to his leg, right ribs, and minor cuts on his hands.
The rescue operation resumed at 7.07am, navigating a challenging 2-3km stretch. The SAR team transported Persic in stages, reaching the Km 6.5 Platform at 3.21pm. Carrying the victim from Panalaban to the Timpohon Gate was completed using a body harness. Rescuers faced rain conditions about 1.8km from the platform. Persic was subsequently taken to Ranau Hospital by ambulance under police escort.
The SAR operation, involving 43 personnel from the Fire and Rescue Department, ParkSAR, mountain guides, porters, and park rangers, concluded at 8pm. The climber had fallen down a cliff last Saturday, prompting the SAR operation following a distress call at 5.10pm.
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