JayB Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1545306,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griz Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 abit more detail on http://everestnews.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 and even here: Drama on Nanga Parbat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 The poor guy, I hope they can airdrop him a latte, a hooker and a couple seasons of Seinfeld on DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I guess they couldn't get to him with the helicopters. It is amazing to see where Tomaz is at. To get there and the goal he had.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 This is hardly a situation to joke about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 This is hardly a situation to joke about. Ummmm.....I am not joking. I am amazed at how he got to that location. The Rupal Face is amazing. That is a feat to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sorry, I was referring to Dru's comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 The poor guy, I hope they can airdrop him a latte, a hooker and a couple seasons of Seinfeld on DVD. Yeah, thats not funny.... Vente or grande? I'm not talking about the coffee either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I didn't know dvds came in different sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Post deleted by cj001f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 apparently his rescue is underway as we speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I know I speak for everyone in wishing him well. He's a wicked strong climber and from all accounts a most exellent good dude. ________________________________________ Make that 2 hookers BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 apparently his rescue is underway as we speak! Isn't it the middle of the night in Pakistan right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveLok Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Climber rescued from major peak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 From someone else: Tomaž is rescued, no dire consequences 10.8.05 08:16 CET At 4.30 a.m. we were already outside our tents, looking to the sky. The stars had set, the blueness of the sky covered with a red light from the weak sun – but the mountain! Its peak covered in fog. It was the first time this had happened in the morning, if the skies were clear. The fog stretched throughout the Nanga Parbat mountain chain but gradually began to tear. At 5.30 a.m. we began checking the time, concerned. Although we had alerted the pilots an hour ago that the skies were clear, they had still not returned. Tomaž had not called in either. What happened – he knew the rescue was taking place in the early morning! Suddenly we heard a roaring sound. The pilots had not wasted their time: they took another quick look at the footage and flew off! But what about Tomaž? He finally called in! Thank God! He almost froze (the night was clear and cold). He did not get a wink of sleep and kept warm by digging snow. He barely hung on to the morning and then he fell asleep. It was the sound of the roaring helicopter directly next to him, which woke him up. We were able to follow the helicopter via station as it approached and backed away again, Tomaž screamed into the station that he could see it and the pilot confirmed he could see a waving alpinist dressed in red. Tomaž waited, tied to two ice screws with a loose prusik knot so he would not stagger while trying to catch the weights on the rope. The helicopter approached him, dropped the rope, Tomaž caught it, wrapped it around himself, raised his thumb to confirm he was ok and the helicopter flew up. But he had not freed himself from the prusik. Luckily, it tore or else… We saw him hanging from the rope, the helicopter approaching. It was a joy to for our team to see him, as well as the locals, the nosy parkers and the soldiers who are in training at the base. At 6.30 a.m. Tomaž kissed the earth. Actually, he fell on his knees since he could barely walk from exhaustion. They laid him on the sleeping bag, he cried, hugged everyone around him and kept thanking the crew. They immediately changed him out of the wet clothes and footwear – his feet were at most risk. Doctor Anda concluded the beginnings of frostivity but luckily with no permanent damage. All Tomaž wanted to do was drink and then words flew out of his mouth. He decided to remain at base camp to rest, and we are probably leaving for Islamabad tomorrow. We contacted his family, Viki, Stipe and Nataša, and of course our great friend Nazir Sabir. We would like to thank everyone who has helped in any way and a big thank you to the pilots (Col. Ubaib, Maj. Naeem, Col. Rashid Ulah Baig and Maj. Khalid), the Pakistani army, Pakistani and Slovene government for all their support." ________________________________________________ Vente Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 HOLY SHIT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Wow. Hats off to that pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 YYYEEEEEAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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