Two Pakistani climbers, Muhammad Younus from Rondu and Ghulam Abbas from Hushe rescued two Russian climbers stranded on Gasherbrum IV, one of the most perilous peaks in the Karakoram range.
The Russian climbers had been trapped for six days at 6,400 meters, facing severe conditions after an avalanche obstructed their descent.
Gasherbrum IV, notorious for its treacherous terrain and erratic weather, was the site of an extraordinary act of bravery and skill.
Younus and Abbas, both experienced mountaineers, undertook the high-risk rescue mission despite knowing the extreme dangers involved.
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They braved sub-zero temperatures, fierce winds, and constant avalanche threats to reach the stranded climbers.
The rescue has been celebrated as a testament to human spirit and the strong ties within the global mountaineering community.
This rescue serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers faced by climbers in the world’s highest mountains and the selflessness of those who risk their lives to help others.
Muhammad Younus and Ghulam Abbas’s bravery will be remembered both in Pakistan and throughout the international climbing community.
