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Nanga Parbat, Kehrer-Nones rescue operation: Pakistan sends in the bill

Rome, Italy - But now it passes from hand to hand

Many of you will probably remember the story of Walter Nones and Simon Kehrer, the two Italian climbers blocked for 11 days on Nanga Parbat (Pakistan). After two months from the climbing, when the head of the expedition, Karl Unterkircher, died, Pakistan has sent in the bill. 33.500 Euros is the cost of the rescue operation carried out with Pakistani helicopters. But now the bill passes from hand...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1094490
Rome, Italy, 09/19/2008 15:29
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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