Authorities Abandon Recovery of German Olympian Dahlmeier in Pakistan

German Olympic biathlete Laura Dahlmeier died after being struck by falling rocks while climbing Laila Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range at an altitude of 5,700 meters. Authorities abandoned recovery efforts due to extremely dangerous conditions, respecting Dahlmeier's wishes not to risk rescuers' lives by attempting to retrieve her body. Her climbing partner, Marina Krauss, witnessed the accident and confirmed Dahlmeier showed no signs of movement after being hit. Rescue team members, including German mountaineer Thomas Huber and American Jackson Marvell, emphasized the high risks involved in recovery and deemed it disrespectful to act against her wishes. Dahlmeier was a two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time world champion, noted for her historic wins at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Her management agency, in consultation with the Alpine Club of Pakistan, stated that the situation will continue to be monitored with the option of a future rescue remaining open.