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An elderly British climber has tragically died after successfully climbing to the top of Malaysia‘s Mount Kinabalu.
The 70-year-old man, who has not yet been identified, is reported to have collapsed while descending from the 13,500ft summit before passing away on Tuesday morning
He was discovered unresponsive at KM8.2, beyond the Sayat-Sayat Checkpoint, just a few metres from the summit, and emergency services were called at 7:17am local time.
While emergency services called to the top of the mountain gave him first aid, he was unresponsive.
According to Ranau Fire and Rescue Station chief Asst Fire Supt Ridwan Mohd Taib, it took nearly three hours to get to where the man collapsed.
‘The team arrived at the location at 10.15am, and administered first aid to the victim, before carrying him to Panalaban Hut,’ Ridwan said.
The climber was then brought down to the Timpohon Gate, where at 5:08pm he was pronounced dead.
‘The body was later handed over to the police for further action,’ Ridwan added.
An elderly British climber has tragically died after successfully climbing to the top of Malaysia ‘s Mount Kinabalu (File image)
MailOnline has contacted the UK’s Foreign Office for comment.
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