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Laura Dahlmeier Critically Injured in Karakoram Rockfall; No Life Signs Seen

Persistent rockfall hazards have kept rescuers from reaching her accident site.

Laura Dahlmeier.
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Laura Dahlmeier
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Overview

  • The 31-year-old former Olympic biathlete was struck by a rockfall around midday on July 28 at about 5,700 meters on Pakistan’s Laila Peak.
  • A July 29 helicopter reconnaissance found her at the accident site with at least severe injuries and no detectable life signs.
  • Continued rockfall danger and the remote high-altitude terrain have prevented ground teams from accessing the location.
  • An international mountain rescue team, supported by experienced climbers in the region, is coordinating a cautious extraction plan.
  • Her management has urged respect for her family’s privacy and says further updates will be released only as confirmed information becomes available.