Hipotermia, Mount Klabar Climber Evacuated By SAR Team

Mount Klabar Climbers Evacuated By SAR Team/ Photo: ANTARA

JAKARTA - The Manado SAR Office, North Sulawesi evacuated a woman named Icha (21), a resident of North Minahasa Regency who experienced hypothermia while climbing Mount Klapit.

"A climber is reported to have experienced hypothermia at Post 12 Gunung Klapit, North Minahasa Regency. The incident occurred on Saturday night, January 25, 2025, at around 19.20 WITA," said Public Relations of the Manado SAR Office, Nuriadin Gumeleng, Sunday, January 26.

Nuriadin said the victim had hypothermia after being trapped in heavy rain while descending the mountain with six of his colleagues.

One of the members of the climbing group was unable to continue their journey and eventually fell ill at Post 12 Gunung Klapit.

Two of the victim's colleagues then went down to Post 6 to look for a telephone signal to report the incident.

"The report was received by the Manado Search and Rescue Office at 21.50 WITA, which immediately deployed the Manado Basarnas Rescue Team," he said.

The SAR team then moved to the scene and arrived at around 22.00 WITA. The victim was found safe even though he was in a weak condition and was immediately evacuated.

"The victim was then handed over to the family who had been waiting at the location, accompanied by Airmadidi Police personnel to ensure the process of handing over the victim to the family," he added.

"This evacuation shows the importance of vigilance when climbing, especially in the face of uncertain weather conditions," said Nuriadin.