Dahlmeier injured in Karakoram mountaineering accident
Lahore, July 29 -- Two-time Olympic gold medallist and former German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has been seriously injured in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range, her management confirmed today.
According to a statement, the 31-year-old was climbing with a partner on Sunday, July 28, when she was caught in a rockfall at an altitude of approximately 5,700 metres. The accident occurred around noon local time.
"Her partner immediately alerted emergency services, and a rescue operation began. However, due to the remoteness of the location, a helicopter was only able to reach the site on the morning of July 29," the statement said.
An international rescue operation is currently underway, with no further details yet re...
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