Overview

• On July 28, Laura Dahlmeier was struck by rockfall at about 5,700 meters on Laila Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range and suffered critical injuries.
• Ongoing rockfall has kept helicopters and ground teams from reaching her, and an aerial survey detected no signs of life at the accident site.
• Her rope partner issued a distress call immediately after the incident, enabling a reconnaissance helicopter to reach the area on Tuesday morning.
• Coordinated by a multinational mountain rescue unit, efforts draw on local and foreign climbing experts to navigate the unstable terrain.
• A former Olympic biathlon champion turned record-setting mountaineer, Dahlmeier is a state-certified mountain guide known for her experience and risk awareness.