Germany Former biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has an accident while mountaineering
Former German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has had an accident while climbing Laila Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains.
29.07.2025, 15:07
SDA
The 31-year-old was at least seriously injured, her management told the German Press Agency (dpa). The Bavarian was hit by a rockfall at around 5700 meters on Monday around midday local time. According to the information provided, no one has been able to reach her yet due to the continuing high risk of falling rocks.
Emergency call and rescue operation
Dahlmeier was climbing the 6069-metre-high Laila Peak in alpine style with her rope partner when the accident happened. Her rope partner immediately made an emergency call and the rescue operation was launched immediately.
Due to the remoteness of the area, a rescue helicopter was only able to reach the accident site on Tuesday morning. During the overflight, it was determined that the experienced climber was at least seriously injured. There were no signs of life.
An international mountain rescue team is coordinating the rescue, it was reported. The mountain rescuers are being supported by experienced international mountaineers who were in the region.
The former biathlete is a state-certified mountain and ski guide, an active member of the mountain rescue service and is considered an experienced and risk-aware mountaineer.
In May 2019, the woman from Garmisch-Partenkirchen ended her career as a competitive athlete at the age of just 25. In addition to her mountain and climbing tours, Dahlmeier was also recently active as a TV expert for ZDF.
