Two European climbers struck on Nanga Parbat, Army operation underway
Two European mountain climbers, attempting to summit the peak, have reportedly struck on Nanga Parbat which is widely known as "Killer Mountain". Army operation to rescue is underway.
By Web Desk
January 27, 2018
RAWALPINDI: Two European mountain climbers, attempting to summit the peak, have reportedly struck on Nanga Parbat which is widely known as "Killer Mountain". Army operation to rescue is underway.
A Polish man Tomek Mackiewicz and a French woman Elisabeth Revol were attempting to ascend Nanga Parbat when they got stuck at 7,400m (24,280ft).
As per details, four members of a team of Polish climbers, attempting the first winter summit of nearby K2, will be brought to Nanga Parbat by Pakistan Army helicopter to assist in the rescue operation for the climbers are in trouble on a Himalayan peak.
Mackiewicz is reportedly in critical condition with snow blindness and altitude sickness.
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