The Pakistan Army has successfully carried out the rescue of seven mountaineers, including three Russian and four Pakistani climbers, who were stranded at an altitude of 20,100 feet in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The climbers had encountered severe high-altitude sickness, a dangerous condition that can be life-threatening at such extreme heights. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Army swiftly deployed a rescue operation, airlifting the distressed climbers to safety.
This is not the first time the Pakistan Army has been involved in such daring rescue missions. Just a few weeks earlier, in late July, they conducted another successful operation, saving six foreign climbers from K2, one of the most challenging peaks in the world. The recent rescue further demonstrates the Army’s commitment to ensuring the safety of both local and international climbers in Pakistan’s mountainous regions.
The rescued climbers have expressed their deep gratitude towards the Pakistan military for their timely intervention. They recounted the life-threatening conditions they faced and praised the professionalism and dedication of the rescue team, acknowledging that without the Army’s help, the outcome could have been tragic. This incident underscores the importance of the military’s role in providing critical assistance in the often perilous pursuit of mountaineering in Pakistan’s rugged terrain.
