Rescue operation on Makalu continues
04.10.2011Currently Tomasz Wolfart with one of the Sherpas have left camp 2 and in ca. 2-3 hours should reach the base camp.
Maciej Stańczak with help of the remaining Sherpas, Artur Hajzer and Kacper Tekieli is descending from camp 2 to the base camp.
Oxygen and drugs prescribed by Robert Szymaczak – a doctor – are administered to him.
Gamow bag is also ready to hand.
Transport of the injured from the base camp to Kathmandu is planned for tomorrow.
The expedition is supported by: Ministry of Sport and Tourism, Jerzy Kukuczka Polish Mountaineering Support Foundation and HiMountain.