Overview

• A midday rockfall on July 28 at about 5,700 meters on Laila Peak fatally struck Dahlmeier during an alpine-style ascent.
• Helicopter reconnaissance on July 29 detected no signs of life and ground rescue attempts have been repeatedly thwarted by ongoing rockfall and severe weather.
• On July 30 her management officially confirmed her death and cited her written directive against endangering rescuers in any recovery effort.
• Per her explicit wishes and with her family’s agreement, her remains will remain on the mountain until terrain and weather permit a safe recovery.
• Dahlmeier retired in 2019 as one of Germany’s most decorated biathletes and later became a state-certified mountain guide and ZDF expert, highlighting the unpredictable risks of high-altitude climbing.