Pakistani mountaineer Salma Masood and Dutch mountaineer Richard have been successfully rescued and shifted to Skardu. The mountaineers had left for Broad Peak a day ago and requested medical aid after falling ill during the expedition. The Dutch mountaineer experienced altitude sickness and breathing problems during the expedition, due to which he requested evacuation from the Pakistan Army. After receiving the evacuation request, the Pakistan Army immediately rescued the two mountaineers by helicopter. Both the mountaineers thanked the Pakistan Army for taking immediate action and rescuing them in time. Source: Radio Pakistan
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