German Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died during a mountaineering expedition in northern Pakistan, officials in Gilgit-Baltistan confirmed on Wednesday.
According to details, Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Firaq said that Dahlmeier died while climbing in a remote mountainous region. A rescue mission was launched following reports of an incident involving the German mountaineer.
The provincial government stated that once the rescue team retrieves the body and brings it to Naltar Valley, authorities will be formally notified. A second helicopter may be dispatched if the team requests additional support, Firaaq added.
The identity of the deceased was confirmed by the Gilgit-Baltistan information office. Dahlmeier, a celebrated athlete, won multiple Olympic medals and world championship titles before retiring from professional sport.
Local authorities were coordinating with German officials regarding the repatriation of the body. Further details surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
