Olympic champion dies in the mountains of Pakistan: her last wish sends chills down the spine

Tragic death of the athlete in Pakistan

Two-time Olympic champion from Germany in biathlon Laura Dahlmeier died as a result of an accident during her ascent in the mountains of Pakistan. The athlete was caught under a landslide at an altitude of about 5700 meters in the Karakoram mountains.

Rescue teams were unable to reach Laura, and her body showed no signs of life. An international team of climbers was involved in the search operation, however, due to bad weather conditions and the threat of new landslides, the search efforts were temporarily halted.

"Based on the results of helicopter flyovers and the description of the injuries sustained by Laura from her partner’s words, it can be assumed that she died on the spot," representatives of ZDF reported.

"Due to unfavorable weather conditions and the threat of repeated landslides, the ascent to Laila Peak is too dangerous for the rescuers," the official statement said.

The athlete's wish

The athlete had a wish that in case of an accident, no one should risk their life trying to save her, and she asked to leave her body in the mountains. Her family expressed gratitude to the rescue team and said goodbye to the deceased, emphasizing the importance of respecting her will.

The death of Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed by her relatives, who expressed gratitude to everyone who helped in the rescue operation. The tragedy occurred when the athlete and her partner were ascending Laila Peak, and during the descent, Laura was caught under a landslide.

Laura Dahlmeier, two-time Olympic champion from Germany in biathlon, died in the mountains of Pakistan during an ascent to an altitude of 5700 meters. At the end of the search efforts, it became clear that the athlete was unable to survive. Dahlmeier's death was confirmed by her relatives, who expressed gratitude to the rescue team and respected the athlete's wish to leave her body in the mountains.