Pakistan Army Wednesday in a humanitarian rescue mission rescued Pakistani mountaineer Salma Masood and Dutch climber Riemerhens Richard.
Both the mountaineers were shifted to Skardu by army helicopter Wednesday.
Pakistani mountaineer left for Broad Peak a day ago and requested medical aid after falling ill during the expedition.
The Dutch mountaineer experienced altitude sickness and breathing problems during the expedition, due to which he requested evacuation from the Pakistan Army.
After receiving the evacuation request, the Pakistan Army immediately rescued the two mountaineers by helicopter. Both the mountaineers thanked the Pakistan Army for taking immediate action and rescuing them in time.
Where is Broad Peak?
Broad Peak is one of the eight-thousanders, and is located in the Karakoram range spanning Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. It is the 12th highest mountain in the world with 8,051 metres elevation above sea level.
