The heartbreaking decision to leave Laura’s body on a mountain for ever: Olympic champ’s distraught climbing partner describes Pakistan tragedy

After a mountaineering accident this week tragically died of the double Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier’s climbing partner, ‘a big rock’ was shot after the decision to leave his friend behind.

Former Biathtete, who died at the age of 31, was shot on Monday with the rocks that fell at a height of approximately 5,700 meters (18.700FT) in Lilaa Peak in the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan.

At a press conference, Marina Eva Krauss, who said that she had to make a painful decision that she had to stay with her or not find help after Dahlmeier was shot at a press conference.

Krauss said: ‘I saw Laura was shot by a great rock and then thrown into the wall. And he didn’t move again from that moment.

“ It was impossible for me to reach safely. The only way to help me was to look for helicopters. He didn’t move, he didn’t show any signs [of movement]. I called him, but there was no answer.

‘Only if the help came immediately, he had a chance.’

Although Krauss warned rescue services and an international rescue team was sent to the region, a helicopter only reached the distant area on Tuesday morning, and rescue employees fought to reach the German athlete because of a risk of falling more rock.

The search for Dahlmeier continued when it was found dead on Wednesday.

Laura Dahlmeier, the Olympic Biatlon champion, died in a mountaineering accident at the age of 31

Laila Peak (6,096 m) in Khuspang Camp (6,096 m), Hushe Valley near Gondogoro Glacier

Krauss, if they had previously started the Laila Summit, he added that the accident that occurred when they returned to security may not be realized.

‘If we were there half an hour ago, we would have downloaded it safely.’

He added that Dahlmeier died immediately.

The German climber Thomas Huber, a part of the rescue team, said that Dahlmeier’s body would remain on the mountain, because before he died, he instructed his partners not to send a rescue party if there was a significant risk for their lives.

He said: ‘We decided to stay, because that was his request.’

Jackson Marvell, another member of the rescue team, added that it would be ‘disrespectful’ to save his body against his wishes.

He said: ‘Laura’s body will be able to heal, but it contains incredible risks with both walking and helicopters.’

Dahlmeier won two gold medals and bronze at Biatlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, and also the world champion seven times. He retired in 2019.

The first woman who had a speed in the same Olympics and endured in two was the biathlete.

Professional Mountaineer Thomas Huber paid a photo of the red tent on Instagram and paid a tribute to the athlete

On Monday, he was shot with falling rocks while climbing the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan.

Dahlmeier’in management company, because of the injury immediately died and ‘a wonderful person’ can assume that he can assume that he paid tribute.

Dahlmeier climbed the Valley of the Hushe, which was part of the North Gilgit-Baltistan region, where he hit a sudden rock drop.

Bad weather conditions prevented a rescue helicopter from reaching the site.

Regional Government Spokesman Farullah Faraq said that expert climbers from Germany and the United States have been sent to the search.

The provincial government spokesman described the climbing partner as Marina Eva Krauss.

Dahlmeier’s statement from the government company reads: ‘Based on the fact that the helicopter and rope partner’s injuries define the seriousness of the injuries, it can be assumed that Laura Dahlmeier immediately died.

Recovery of the body is very risky for rescue workers under difficult conditions with a change in the air in the Laila and Laila Summit.

‘His wish was to leave his body on the mountain in this case. This is also the interest of relatives who clearly demand the respected of Laura’s ultimate wishes.

“ We say goodbye to a great person. Laura enriched our lives and many of them in a warm and understandable way.

‘He showed us that it was worth standing for your own dreams and goals, and that it always shows you to remain loyal to yourself.

“ We are very grateful to share in your life, dear Laura. Our shared memories give us strength and encouragement to continue our way. ‘

The German Olympic Sports Confederation pioneered praise for Dahlmeier, the first woman who won sprint and follow -up activities in the same Olympics.

Dahlmeier, PyeongChang won two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea

Only a month ago, Dahlmeier said that he had a ‘incredible time’ on his mountain adventure and showed his journey with a video published on Instagram.

Dahlmeier climbed to the Hushe Valley, which is part of the North Gilgit-Baltistan region, where he was shot from a sudden rock (File Photo)

“We say goodbye to Laura Dahlmeier with heavy hearts,” he said.

‘The sudden death makes us stunned. It was more than the Olympic champion – a person with heart, attitude and vision. Your story will live in Laura. ‘

IOC President Kirsty Coventry added in a statement: ‘The news about the passing of the Olympic Biatlon champion Laura Dahlmeier twice in a terrible mountaineering crash.

“ Dear Mountains lost his life. Laura wrote history as the first woman to win the same games in PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics and won the same games and pursue gold. It will be remembered forever.

‘Our thoughts are with his family and friends in this very difficult time.’

Dahlmeier was born in the Bavarian Ski town Garmisch-Partenkirchen, ‘he was ambitious and successful, but always remained close to his homeland and his homeer was honored by the premiere of Markus Soeder’s premiere.

In 2019, Dahlmeier returned to mountaineering challenges after ending his biathlon career.

Since 2023, it has been a state-certified mountain and ski guide and volunteered for the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Mountain Rescue team.

Laura Dahlmeier competes at the Mixed Relay Biatlon Event during PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games

Laura Dahlmeier, PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang Medals Plaza Plaza 15km of the Biatlon women posing on the podium during the medal ceremony

Only a month ago, Dahlmeier said that he had a ‘incredible time’ on his mountain adventure and showed his journey with a video published on Instagram.

Dahlmeier scaled the Great Trango Tower at 6.287m on 8 July and aimed to reach Laila Peak’s summit.

Hundreds of climbers try to scale the mountains in Northern Pakistan every year, and accidents are common due to avalanches and sudden weather changes.

The region was also beaten by normal seasonal rains that trigger flash floods and landslides.

Since last week, the flood waters swept them near Chilas near the northern part of Chilas.