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daring rescue attempt early on Tuesday, Pakistan Army aviation pilots
rescued Russian climber Alexander Gukov who was stuck 20,650 feet above
sea level on Biafo Glacier's Latok Peak, Inter-Services Public Relations
(ISPR) said.
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Gukov was shifted to Combined Military Hospital Skardu for medical care,
the army's media wing said in its press release.
"The unprecedented rescue mission was undertaken by Pakistan Army
aviation helicopters under extreme weather conditions, making it the
first ever rescue from such a height in Pakistan," the ISPR added.
Gukov had been stuck on Latok Top since July 25 and had exhausted his
supplies three days ago. At least seven rescue attempts had been made
between 26 to 30 July, but due to snow clouds, the climber could not be
located and rescued, the ISPR said.
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Later in the day, Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa visited the Russian
mountaineer at Rawalpindi CMH and inquired about his health. |