Pakistan Army’s ‘daring rescue’ saves Russian climber from Karakoram range peak
Alexander Gukov was stranded at about 20,000 feet on Latok I peak in the Biafo glacier region
Russian climber ALexander Gukov after his rescue by the Pakistan army aviation from Latok 1 peak. PHOTO:ISPR
The Pakistan Army on Tuesday rescued a Russian climber from a peak in northern Pakistan, said a statement from the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR).
Stranded at about 20,000 feet on Latok I peak in the Biafo glacier region, Alexander Gukov was rescued early Tuesday morning by the Pakistan Army Aviation. He has been shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Skardu for medical attention.
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“The unprecedented rescue mission was undertaken by Pakistan army aviation helicopters under extreme weather conditions making it the first ever rescue from such a height in Pakistan,” read a press release from the army’s media wing.
The Russian climber had been stuck since July 25 and had exhausted his supplies three days ago. Seven rescue attempts were made between July 26 and 30 but snow clouds prevented rescuers from locating and retrieving the climber.
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Gukov and his partner Sergey Glazunov had completed their climb after coming within 600 feet of the summit and began retreating down the mountain on July 25. In an accident, Glazunov fell to his death and Gukov sent an SOS signal for help.
Latok I is a 23,442-foot peak in the Karakoram range and climbing the North Ridge of Latok I is a mountaineering challenge that has never been achieved. Gukov and Glazunov came the closest to the peak of the mountain.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has also visited the rescued mountaineer at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi.
The rescued mountaineer thanked armed forces of Pakistan for saving his life and praised hospitality and bravery of the nation.
Stranded at about 20,000 feet on Latok I peak in the Biafo glacier region, Alexander Gukov was rescued early Tuesday morning by the Pakistan Army Aviation. He has been shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Skardu for medical attention.
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“The unprecedented rescue mission was undertaken by Pakistan army aviation helicopters under extreme weather conditions making it the first ever rescue from such a height in Pakistan,” read a press release from the army’s media wing.
The Russian climber had been stuck since July 25 and had exhausted his supplies three days ago. Seven rescue attempts were made between July 26 and 30 but snow clouds prevented rescuers from locating and retrieving the climber.
Polish mountaineers call off winter K2 summit bid
Gukov and his partner Sergey Glazunov had completed their climb after coming within 600 feet of the summit and began retreating down the mountain on July 25. In an accident, Glazunov fell to his death and Gukov sent an SOS signal for help.
Latok I is a 23,442-foot peak in the Karakoram range and climbing the North Ridge of Latok I is a mountaineering challenge that has never been achieved. Gukov and Glazunov came the closest to the peak of the mountain.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has also visited the rescued mountaineer at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi.
The rescued mountaineer thanked armed forces of Pakistan for saving his life and praised hospitality and bravery of the nation.