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Laura Dahlmeier Confirmed Dead on Laila Peak; Family Honors Her Final Wish

Severe storms made the Karakoram terrain inaccessible, forcing rescue teams to cease recovery attempts.

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Overview

  • Dahlmeier was struck by a rockfall at around 5,700 meters on Laila Peak during a July 28 ascent.
  • Helicopters and an international alpine team reached the site but later halted operations because of extreme weather and ongoing rockfall hazards.
  • Her management officially confirmed her death on July 30 after an aerial survey detected no signs of life.
  • She had written that, in case of a fatal accident, she wanted her body to remain on the mountain, and her family is now honoring that request.
  • A two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time world biathlon champion, Dahlmeier retired in 2019 to focus on high-altitude mountaineering.