ISLAMABAD: A French mountaineer was killed after an avalanche struck K6 peak in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
The accident occurred in the Hushe Valley of Ghanche district, where the climber was part of a three-member international expedition team attempting the challenging peak.
The Alpine Club said the two other team members had not yet returned to the base camp at the time of the report, raising concerns about their safety.
A rescue team comprising police personnel and local volunteers has been dispatched to the area to search for the missing climbers and assess the situation.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased mountaineer, and efforts to reach the remaining team members are ongoing.
More read, Search underway for missing German mountaineer in Hushe Valley
Earlier, German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier is still missing in an injured condition after a landslide incident in the Ganche district’s Hushe Valley.
Meanwhile, her fellow climber, Krus Marina Eva, was successfully rescued yesterday.
According to Faizullah Firaq, spokesperson for the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, the two German climbers were caught in a landslide on July 28th while attempting to summit Laila Peak.
While Krus Marina Eva has been rescued, Laura Dahlmeier is confirmed to be severely injured and remains unaccounted for.
The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan has directed all relevant authorities to intensify the search and rescue operation for Laura Dahlmeier. Efforts are currently underway with the assistance of the Pakistan Armed Forces, utilizing helicopters and specialized teams for aerial searches.
