- Samina Baig, leading a Pakistani-Italian female expedition team on K2, fell seriously ill during acclimatization, experiencing severe breathing problems.
- Despite completing all requirements, Askari Aviation could not perform a rescue due to weather conditions, leading to a three-day wait without evacuation.
- Due to deteriorating health, the team decided to evacuate Baig using human assistance and a horse, embarking on a two-day journey to Askoli village, walking day and night.
Samina Baig, renowned as Pakistan’s first female mountaineer, is currently facing a critical situation during a pre-expedition acclimatization process on K2.
Baig fell seriously ill, developing severe breathing problems, which necessitated an urgent evacuation while leading a pre-expedition acclimatization process. Despite completing all necessary requirements for an emergency evacuation, Askari Aviation, the sole helicopter rescue service in Pakistan, was unable to carry out the operation, citing adverse weather conditions as the reason. The team waited for three days, but no rescue attempt was made, leaving Baig’s condition to deteriorate further.
The Team is Asking for Prayers and Support During this Challenging Time
With no other option, the expedition team, along with medical representatives, decided to evacuate Baig manually. Using human assistance and a horse, the team began the arduous journey to Askoli village, a trek expected to take two days of continuous walking, day and night. The situation remains critical, and the team is asking for prayers and support during this challenging time.
Samina Baig is a pioneering figure in Pakistani mountaineering, being the only Pakistani woman to have summited Mount Everest, K2, Nanga Parbat, and the Seven Summits on seven continents. Her achievements have not only brought immense pride to Pakistan but have also inspired countless women across the globe to pursue their dreams, regardless of the challenges.
The mountaineering community and well-wishers around the world are anxiously awaiting updates on Baig’s condition and are hoping for her safe return.
Samina Baig Congratulates all Female Climbers who Summited K2 this Year. Read the full story here:
On Friday, 27th July at 7:42 AM, Pakistani athlete Samina Baig became the first woman from the country to summit the world’s second highest mountain -K2. ‘On 22nd July 2022 at 7:42 AM, Allah Almighty gave me yet another blessed moment to bring the national flag of Pakistan to the summit of Pakistan’s tallest and world’s second highest mountain, known as savage mountain #K2 stepping atop as the first Pakistani woman!’ wrote Samina on her Facebook page while capturing the beautiful moment.
Samina Baig Congratulates all Female Climbers who Summited K2 this Year
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