Tragedy On K2: Confusion–Climbers Missing–Deaths and Injuries Abound–Climbers Still Trapped In K2’s Deathzone

The reports are getting quite hard to follow.  Many of the expeditions involved on K2 are from International countries, and many of those don’t speak English.  I will try to update the best I can from what I know at this point.

It is being reported that one porter has died.  This is in relation to earlier reports that I could not previously confirm.  The climbing porter was working with Adventure Tours Pakistan, which also has a french climber that they can not find or get in contact with.  His condition is not known at this point, as he is still missing.

Hushe Trek and Tours, who is coordinating the Italian K2 Expedition has one member that has been injured and is requiring rescue attention.  Supposedly this member fell in the Bottleneck and has broken an arm or leg.  This member is currently being helped down from Camp IV.  All other members are accounted for.

Gerard McDonnell, a member of the Dutch International K2 Expedition, is currently missing. He is being listed as living in Alaska, United States.

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