Laura Dahlmeier: Searching stalls due to bad weather

The dramatic perseverance continues: The rescue operation for the biathlon Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier, who had an accident in the Karakorum Mountains in Pakistan, has not yet been resumed. This was announced by a spokesman for the local Alpine club and the responsible expedition company of the German Press Agency. The reason is strong winds and poor visibility.

According to an official spokesman, the rescue operation for the 31-year-old was temporarily stopped on Tuesday evening after dark and should continue the next morning with the help of experienced cliffs.

The former German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier had seriously accidentally accidentally accidentally accidentally accidentally accidentally accidentally accidentally accidentally won Karakorum Mountains in Pakistani. The 31-year-old was “at least seriously injured,” said her management, according to a report by the ZDF. The dpa news agency also reported on the incident. Dahlmeier is known to a large audience in Germany. There is a great concern for the top athlete from Upper Bavaria.

According to the information, the two -time Olympic champion was on the 6069 meter high Laila Peak with her rope partner when she was hit by a rockfall at around 5700 meters on Monday around noon (local time). “The rope partner immediately set off an emergency call, the rescue operation was initiated immediately. Due to the seclusion of the area, a rescue helicopter was only able to reach the accident site on the morning of July 29th.

An international mountain rescue team is currently coordinating the salvage, “the ZDF quotes from the communication of management. They would be supported by experienced international mountaineers who are in the region.

The worries are great. Because at a height of around 5700 meters there are minus degrees and there is snow. The Laila Peak is located near the K2, the second highest mountain in the world, near the border with China. The region attracts mountaineers every year, but the risks from avalanches and storms are high.

According to the information, the seven -time world champion has been traveling with friends in the region since the end of June. On July 8, she had successfully climbed the Great Trango Tower (6287 m). The Laila Peak was the second planned summit destination. “I think of you Laura,” wrote the twelve -time world champion Magdalena Neuner on Instagram.

Laura Dahlmeier was born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 1993. With two Olympic gold medals in Pyeongchang and a total of seven world championship titles, Dahlmeier is the most successful German biathlete of the past decade. In particular, the 2017 World Cup in Hochfilzen shaped Famos when she won five gold and silver at six starts. In the 2016/17 season she also won the overall World Cup. She is also a state-certified mountain and ski guide and active member of the mountain rescue service.

In May 2019, she ended her biathlon career at the age of 25. Since then she has undergone many climbing and mountain tours. Dahlmeier, who is considered a very experienced and risk-conscious mountaineer, was also seen as a TV expert on ZDF. It is also known to many people outside the fan base of winter sports.

Note: This article has been updated several times.