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  Austrians rescued on Spantik and more news


Copyright© Billy Pierson

7/27: 1200 hours local) Four Austrian rescued from about 18500 feet n Spantik, 3 were dropped at the Base Camp while their leader Mr. Armin Liedl with a fractured leg flown to Skardu. Good luck and speedy recovery Mr. Arne.

Others: 7/28: 1215 hours local) Two Helicopters have been sent to Shimshal to look for Ben.27-Jul-2008(1200 hours local) Helicopters at hi alert, waiting for improvement in weather to be flown to Shimshal for search. 26-July-2008 (1500 hours local) The weather remains inclement, helicopters at hi alert, no news about the gentleman from Shimshal.(0900 hoursLocal) - Search for Benjamin Cheek remains with held due to poor weather in the area. 24-Jul-2008 At (1215 hours local) Mr. Naik Nam, the local tour operator informed to launch the search & rescue tomorrow due to negative weather at Shimshal Valley. (1000 hours local) Request for rescue of British climber Mr. Benjamin Cheek of British White Horn Expedition from Shimshal Valley received at 1015 hrs on 23 July 2008.

Earlier: Austrians on Spantik are now in need of rescue.... The operation with 2 helicopters will commence immediately on opening up of the weather.25-Jul-2008 Request for the rescue of 2 Austrians (Mr. Nax & Mr. Arne) from Spantik BC was received at 2000 hours...

Stay tuned..

in other rescue news: Search for Benjamin Cheek

The weather remains inclement, helicopters at hi alert, no news about the gentleman from Shimshal.(0900 hoursLocal) - Search for Benjamin Cheek remains with held due to poor weather in the area. 24-Jul-2008 At (1215 hours local) Mr. Naik Nam, the local tour operator informed to launch the search & rescue tomorrow due to negative weather at Shimshal Valley. (1000 hours local) Mr. Naik Nam, the local tour operator informed at 1000 hours local to with hold the search & rescue from Shimshal Valley due to negative weather. 23-Jul-2008 Request for rescue of British climber Mr. Benjamin Cheek of British White Horn Expedition from Shimshal Valley received at 1015 hrs on 23 July 2008.

 

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