Rescue Efforts Underway for Injured German Olympian on Pakistan's Laila Peak
Laura Dahlmeier, a German Olympic gold medalist, was injured during an ascent of Pakistan's Laila Peak. Rescue teams are working to evacuate her following a rockfall incident. Dahlmeier's climbing partner, Marina Eva, safely descended with assistance. Military helicopters are now aiding in the ongoing rescue efforts.
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In a dramatic rescue operation, efforts are ongoing to save German mountaineer and Olympic gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, stranded on Pakistan's Laila Peak following a severe injury. Rescuers were forced to suspend their mission after sunset on Tuesday, but plan to resume at first light with helicopter support.
Dahlmeier, 31, was ascending the 5,700-meter peak in the Karakoram mountain range when a rockfall struck, leaving her seriously injured. Her climbing partner, Marina Eva, managed to reach safety with rescuers' assistance. Details of Dahlmeier's condition remain scarce, but hopes for her safe evacuation persist.
Such accidents are not uncommon in northern Pakistan, a favored destination for climbers, despite the risks posed by avalanches and unpredictable weather. The region is also dealing with the aftermath of recent flash floods, which have already claimed the lives of local tourists. Rescue operations like this echo the ongoing challenges faced by adventurers and residents alike.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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