Search Intensifies for Missing Olympic Champion Amid Harrowing Conditions

Rescue teams are tirelessly searching for Laura Dahlmeier, a German biathlete and double Olympic champion, who went missing following a rockfall in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan province.

Dahlmeier, attempting to climb the 6,094-meter Laila Peak, sustained severe injuries after being hit by a landslide. Despite adverse weather conditions hindering aerial rescue efforts, teams of experienced climbers from Germany and the United States are on-site to assist.

The accident adds to the woes of Pakistan's northern regions, which have been devastated by heavy monsoon rains, causing numerous casualties. The search continues amid challenging conditions, as hopes of finding Dahlmeier safe remain thin.

(With inputs from agencies.)