# Mountaineering accidents in Pakistan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mountaineering-accidents-in-pakistan
> Updated: 2026-09-02T16:48:48.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Recent mountaineering incidents in Pakistan have resulted in two fatalities. In Gilgit-Baltistan, the body of Pakistani mountaineer Dr. Asma Mushtaq was recovered from Spantik Peak following a high-altitude medical emergency on August 20. Recovery efforts were hindered by heavy snowfall and strong winds.

In the Mansehra Mountains, a search operation was launched for Alexander Harris, a 30-year-old British and Irish national who went missing while descending the Musa Ka Musalla peak. Following an extensive search involving drones, police, and volunteers, Harris’s body was located in a forested area of the Paracha Khatta region. It is suspected he fell into a ravine due to heavy rain and dense fog. Local officials noted that the climbers had ascended the mountain without the required no-objection certificates.

## Claims

- The climbers ascended the peak without obtaining a required no-objection certificate from relevant departments. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mountaineer likely slipped due to dense fog and rainy weather. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Alexander Harris was a 30-year-old British and Irish national living in Islamabad. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Alexander Harris and Alun David Cooper Cledwyn became separated during their descent due to a difference in speed. (single source)
- Alexander Harris fell into a ravine estimated to be approximately 200 feet deep. (single source)
- The search operation involved approximately 300 police officers and volunteers using drones and foot patrols. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Alexander Harris found dead in Pakistan mountain accident

The body of British and Irish mountaineer Alexander Harris has been recovered in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after he went missing during a descent of the Musa Ka Musalla peak.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-harris-found-dead-in-pakistan-mountain-accident

### 2026-08-31: Pakistan mountaineering: Recovery of Dr. Asma Mushtaq and search for missing tourist

Rescue operations continue in Pakistan following the death of Pakistani climber Dr. Asma Mushtaq on Spantik Peak and the disappearance of Irish mountaineer Alexander on Musa Da Musalla.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-mountaineering-recovery-of-dr-asma-mushtaq-and-search-for-missing-tourist

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