Mountaineer Under Fire: Norwegian Climber Denies Leaving Dying Porter Behind on Treacherous K2 Ascent

Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila has denied accusations that her team climbed over a dying porter during their record-breaking ascent of K2, the world's second-highest mountain. The porter, named Mohammed Hassan, fell off a ledge at a height of about 8,200 metres and died shortly after.

Video footage appears to show climbers walking past Mr. Hassan, sparking widespread criticism. Harila claims that her team tried everything they could to help him but were unable to do so due to dangerous conditions. She also suggests that the company that employed Mr. Hassan should be held accountable for not providing him with suitable equipment. K2 is known for being one of the most challenging and dangerous mountains to climb.