Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-LIna Moey, the wife of mountaineer John Snouri, who lost his life along with his other companions from Pakistan, Ali Sadpara and R. Jawan Pablo, during the attempt to reach the summit of K-2 peak last winter, thanked Pakistan Government and Pakistani Army for conducting the rescue operation, she was addressing to media in a press conference along with John Snorri's sisters Karen Christine and daughter Hilla Karen at the National Press Club Islamabad on Friday.
She further said, “The incident took place in February 2021 and it was very difficult for us as a family and for the families of Ali Sadpara and Juan Pablo to explain. The friendship between Ali Sadpara and John was so sincere and strong that is why we have decided to visit Pakistan as a family to personally thank those who supported us professionally and personally. We traveled here in the hope that John would be able to take the route to the top of K2 to a rest stop near his friend and climbing partner Ali and his climbing partner Juan Pablo”, she added.
“The safety of the participating in such proceedings has always been of utmost importance to us. However, today we got news that a team of four climbers led by Mangamaji had failed in their attempt after spending two hours on the summit of K2. Based on the information we have, some new snow on the mountain has created an avalanche hazard. We as a family would like to emphasize that life should only be moved in a manner that is safe for the person involved and other climbers on the mountain, “she replied a question.
“Their lives and achievements as climbers are unique and unique. Such are that both nations, Pakistan and Iceland will remember them through the mountaineering and pioneering history of both countries. We as a family are grateful for the outpouring of support and warmth from so many people. We would like to thank the Government of Pakistan, Chief of Pakistan Army and Commander of 10 Corps, Foreign Office of Pakistan, Local Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Province, Khalid Khurshid Chief Minister, Raja Nasir Minister of Tourism, Asghar, “she concluded.
