K2 survivors tell their ordeal

Aug 7 – Three survivors from the tragedy on the world’s second highest peak K2 have spoken of their battle to stay alive.

Italian climber Marco Confortola was the last survivor to be found, and broke down in tears as he recalled events on the mountain.

11 mountaineers were killed on Friday August 1 on K2 in Pakistan, which is regarded as the most difficult summit challenge among the world’s highest peaks.

Andrew Potter reports.


K2 survivors tell their ordeal

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  1. What nationality is Marco?
  2. What is he only too aware of?
  3. Where were 11 other climbers killed?
  4. What struck them?
  5. How was he awoken?
  6. What happened next?
  7. Why are the climbers feet bandaged?
  8. Why was the expedition wonderful?
  9. How many times had they tried to reach the summit?
  10. When did they discover that team members were missing?

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