Pakistan Army rescue injured Estonian mountaineer trapped in Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan Army rescue injured Estonian mountaineer trapped in Gilgit-Baltistan

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Sun, 2024-06-16 10:28

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army has rescued Estonian climber Saama Marie who injured her leg whilst attempting to climb the Nanga Parbat mountain in the country’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, state broadcaster Pakistan Television (PTV) News said on Sunday. 

Pakistan is home to five of the world’s tallest mountains that loom above 8,000 meters, including K2 and Nanga Parbat, known for their treacherous climbs. Nanga Parbat is one of the world’s tallest mountains standing at 26,660 feet. It is situated in the Pakistani-administered sector of the Himalayan Kashmir region.

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