Avalanche buries 135 Pak soldiers in Siachin

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Re: Avalanche buries 135 Pak soldiers in Siachin

@CENTCOM

The proud nation of Pakistan is facing a tough task in trying to rescue more than100 soldiers trapped in the avalanche. At the request of the Government of Pakistan, we have deployed an eight-man U.S. military alpine search and rescue team from Kabul to Pakistan. They arrived last night. The team is currently in Islamabad discussing with the Pakistani military how their skills can best be utilized in the search and rescue effort. [This can be subject to update, obviously.] We stand by to assist Pakistan further in any way should Pakistan request additional assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the colleagues, families, and loved ones of the missing men and with the people of Pakistan during this crisis. We remain hopeful that the soldiers will be found safe and alive.

MAJ Nevers,
DET, United States Central Command
www.Centcom.mil/Ur

appreciate it Major.

Please keep us updated on your rescue efforts.