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Laura Dahlmeier Confirmed Dead After Rockfall on Pakistan’s Laila Peak

Rescue efforts were halted by monsoon weather grounding helicopters, with her written wish honored by suspending body recovery on the peak.

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German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier passed away in a climbing accident in Pakistan.
Germany's Laura Dahlmeier died in the high mountains of Pakistan her agent said on July 30, 2025. A team of foreign climbers were on July 30, 2025 due to launch a rescue mission for German double biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier, days after she was seriously injured by a rockfall on a Pakistani mountain.
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Overview

  • Dahlmeier was struck by a sudden rockfall at around 18,700 feet on July 28 while ascending Laila Peak with partner Marina Eva.
  • Her management cited helicopter observations and her partner’s account in confirming she died instantly from the rockfall injuries.
  • Military and civilian helicopters remained grounded by low visibility, rain and ongoing rockfall, preventing rescue teams from reaching her location.
  • Marina Eva sent a distress signal on Monday and descended to base camp with rescuers’ assistance on Tuesday.
  • The two-time Olympic biathlon gold medalist retired in 2019 to pursue high-altitude climbing, and tributes have poured in honoring her athletic legacy and courageous spirit.