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Tragedy Strikes: Climber Dies on K2 Descent

8/14/2025

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Chinese climber Guan Jing died on K2 after being hit by falling rocks during her descent on the Abruzzi Spur route.
Rescue operations are in progress, while other climbers who reached the summit are safely returning to base camp.
On August 11, 32 climbers successfully summited K2, marking significant achievements for various teams.

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Chinese climber Guan Jing died on K2 after being hit by falling rocks during her descent on the Abruzzi Spur route.
Rescue operations are in progress, while other climbers who reached the summit are safely returning to base camp.
On August 11, 32 climbers successfully summited K2, marking significant achievements for various teams.