Controversy Surrounds Western Climbers' Alleged Abandonment on Record-breaking K2 Summit

An investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest peak, following allegations that climbers passed him after he was gravely injured in a fall. Norwegian climber Kristin Harila, who set a record by becoming the world's fastest climber, rejected responsibility for the porter's death. Drone footage reviewed by climbers Wilhelm Steindl and Philip Flaemig showed dozens of climbers passing the injured porter, leading to accusations that he could have been saved if rescue attempts were made. An investigation is underway, and a crowdfunding campaign has been set up to support the porter's family.