Tragedy on K2: The Perils of the World's Second-Highest Peak

The body of Chinese climber Guan Jing, who died on K2 due to falling rocks, has been recovered by a Pakistani-Nepalese rescue team. Her death follows that of German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier, highlighting the risks associated with climbing the perilous peak. The operation faced challenges, including a rescuer's injury.

A rescue operation involving teams from Pakistan and Nepal successfully recovered the body of Chinese climber Guan Jing from K2, the world's second-highest mountain, according to a statement from a regional official on Saturday.

Guan Jing tragically lost her life on Tuesday after being struck by falling rocks during her descent, just a day after successfully reaching the summit. The rescue team transported her body via army helicopter from K2's base camp to Skardu city, with further arrangements to move it to Islamabad after discussions with her relatives and Chinese authorities.

This incident comes shortly after another tragic death in the region, German climber Laura Dahlmeier, raising concerns about the dangers associated with scaling such formidable peaks, notorious for their treacherous conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)