Tragedy On K2 Update: Marco Confortola Has Been Located, Wilco van Rooijen Is Alive! Other Climbers Still Missing Or Stranded, Rescue Efforts Persist Into Third Day Of Tragic Events

First A quick note:  Many Media sources are reporting that up to seven climbers have died on K2 in the last couple of days.  Be weary of what you read and don’t take anything as truth.  I understand that the climbers’ family and friends do stop by and read these posts at The Adventurist.  They also comment on what they read.  I have seen this happen with the tragic events on Mt. Hood in 2006, and respectfully, I try to present what is currently known and confirmed.  To date there has only been one confirmed death out of this situation.  Serbian climber Dren Mendic died after suffering a fall around Camp IV on K2.  Any other reports of fatalities are pure speculation at his point and have not been made publicly available.  If this information changes, I will update with the info.  I would also like to welcome all readers visiting from UKclimbing.com.  This is one of the premier climbing sites in the world and it is always nice to get their backing.  Thank-you.

Tragedy on K2 Update-10:22 pm eastern time-August 2, 2008

Let’s start things off with a good note.  Climber Marco Confortola has been located and is alive.  Previously I reported that Marco was one of the missing climbers that rescuers were having a hard time of figuring out where he was.  ExplorersWeb is reporting that Marco was located at Camp IV on K2 and is currently being looked after by one of the high-altitude porters.  His condition is not immediately available, but at least he is alive and has been located.  Click below for more.

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