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Indian Army Rescues South Korean Climbers in Ladakh
The Indian Army helped two South Korean climbers who got very sick while climbing a mountain in Ladakh.
The rescue happened at night at a very high altitude.
Helicopters with special night vision equipment were used to bring them to the hospital.
Sadly, one climber died after being rescued.
This shows how well the Indian Army can help people in tough situations.
The Indian Army rescued two South Korean mountaineers.
The rescue took place at Kongmarula Peak in Ladakh.
One of the climbers died during treatment.
The rescue was a night-time Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC).
The evacuation occurred at 17,000 feet.
- Who
- Two South Korean mountaineers
- What
- Rescued after falling critically ill during a mountaineering expedition
- When
- September 4, 2025
- Where
- Kongmarula Peak, Ladakh
- Why
- Fell critically ill during mountaineering
- Event
- High-Altitude Rescue
- Location
- Kongmarula Peak, Ladakh
- Altitude
- 17,000 feet
- Rescued
- Two South Korean Mountaineers
- Fatality
- One climber died
- Agency
- Indian Army Aviation
- Mission Type
- Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC)
Sources
Army rescues 2 South Koreans from 17,000ft Kongmarula Pass, 1 dead
Indian Army’s daring night rescue airlifts South Korean couple from 17,000 ft in Ladakh
Indian Army executes high-risk night rescue of South Korean nationals at 17,000 ft in Ladakh
Indian Army performs high-risk night rescue ops for 2 South Korean nationals at 17,000 ft in Ladakh - India News
Watch: Indian Army's Daring Nighttime Rescue At Ladakh's Kongmaru La Pass
Army Rescues 2 South Korean Mountaineers In Ladakh; 1 Dies
Indian Army rescues South Korean nationals in Ladakh
Watch: Indian Army Executes Daring Night Operation To Rescue Two South Korean Mountaineers From Ladakh's Kongmaru La Pass
Video | 2 South Korean nationals evacuated after critical fall from Ladakh peak, one loses life
