Czech mountaineer Klara Kolouchova, the first Czech woman to conquer Everest and K2, tragically died on Nanga Parbat in Pakistan. She fell between Camp I and Camp II on Thursday, prompting immediate rescue efforts. Kolouchova, accompanied by her husband and team, aimed to summit the 'Killer Mountain,' known for its high fatality rate among climbers.
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