The mountaineers were struck by high-altitude sickness during an expedition at the K2 base camp.

The mountaineers were present at the base camp to attempt to summit K2, and they contacted the Pakistani Army for rescue. On the other hand, the mountaineers expressed their gratitude to the Pakistani Army.

The Pakistani Army saved the lives of the foreign mountaineers despite the treacherous routes and inclement weather conditions. The foreign mountaineers are now receiving medical assistance.

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