Race Against Time: Rescuing Olympian Laura Dahlmeier from the Karakoram
Efforts are underway to rescue German Olympian Laura Dahlmeier, stranded on Laila Peak due to a rockfall injury. Rescuers face challenging weather in the Karakoram range. Despite bad visibility, attempts continue with climbers and military on standby. Her condition remains uncertain, but she's known to have oxygen support.
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Rescue teams including local mountaineers and porters intensified their mission on Wednesday to save Germany's Olympic gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, marooned amidst the Karakoram mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, officials disclosed.
The spokesperson for the regional administration, Faizullah Faraq, mentioned that despite adverse weather, efforts persist to reach Dahlmeier on Laila Peak after she sustained injuries from a rockfall on Monday.
Climbers from afar, alongside grounded military aircraft due to poor visibility, await their chance to aid. Reports convey grave concerns for Dahlmeier's condition, keenly monitored by authorities and her management.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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