Pakistani Climbers Rescue Russian Peers from Avalanche

Pakistani climbers Muhammad Younus and Ghulam Abbas have been celebrated for their heroic rescue of two Russian climbers, Mikhail Mironov and Sergei Mironov, who were stranded for six days on Gasherbrum IV following an avalanche. The Russian climbers were part of a five-member team attempting to retrieve the body of a deceased colleague when they became trapped by falling ice. They were airlifted in part on Monday but faced additional delays due to harsh weather conditions. Once rescued, the Mironovs were taken to a hospital in Peshawar, where they received treatment for minor injuries and expressed gratitude for the rescue efforts. The search for their fifth team member, Sergei Nilov, has been halted as he is presumed dead. This incident underscores the extreme risks associated with high-altitude climbing in Pakistan's treacherous conditions.