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K2 tragedy: Italian mountaineer Confortola saved

Rome, Italy - Rescued by a Pakistani Army helicopter

Marco Confortola, the Italian climber, believed to be sole survivor of an avalanche on K2, has been rescued this morning by a Pakistani Army helicopter which has taken him from base camp (5200 metres high). The rescue operation was slowed down by weather conditions. Confortola, who has a blackened, frostbitten toes, has been moved to Skardu (Pakistan) in order to receive medical treatment. On...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1093148
Rome, Italy, 08/06/2008 14:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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