Climbers refute passing deceased guide in attempt to set record on K2

Prominent Norwegian mountaineer denies allegations that her team crossed over an injured guide while attempting to set a world record on K2, the second-highest peak globally. The guide, Mohammed Hassan, had fallen from a precarious ledge.

A video circulating on social media seems to depict climbers passing by Hassan, who later succumbed to his injuries. Kristin Harila, the Norwegian climber, contests these claims, asserting that her team made significant efforts to aid Hassan in perilous conditions.

Harila aimed to set a world record by becoming the fastest climber to conquer all peaks above 8,000m. Austrian climbers who were present corroborate the video’s content, indicating people climbing over Hassan. However, Harila refutes accusations, stating that no one is responsible for Hassan’s demise.

She shared her account of the incident on Instagram, detailing her team’s attempts to assist Hassan. K2, standing at 8,611m along the Pakistan-China border, is notorious for its extreme challenges and risks in mountaineering.

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