A 17-year-old member from the United States, developed worsening dizziness, vomiting and dehydration while at a remote camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. After receiving minimal relief from initial treatment by a camp doctor, her condition persisted and she was evacuated by helicopter to a hospital in Maun. She was diagnosed with acute gastritis, admitted overnight for observation and showed improvement before discharge the next day. She has since returned home to the US.| Global Rescue
A 42-year-old member from Canada dislocated his right ankle and experienced acute mountain sickness while at Barranco Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro. Despite reduction of the dislocation in the field, severe pain and swelling persisted. He was evacuated by helicopter and diagnosed with a bimalleolar fracture requiring surgery. Global Rescue upgraded his return itinerary to accommodate mobility limitations. He arrived home safely in Edmonton and expressed gratitude for the assistance.| Global Rescue
A 45-year-old member from the Netherlands, sustained a left arm fracture in a motorcycle accident while traveling in Mongolia. He was evaluated at a trauma center and transferred to another hospital for surgery to repair a fragmented humerus. After several days of inpatient recovery, he was discharged and cleared for travel. Global Rescue arranged local ground assistance upon his arrival in Bali, where he reunited with his family to continue recovering.| Global Rescue
A 58-year-old member from Azerbaijan suffered a traumatic leg injury while descending from Camp 1 on Broad Peak. He was struck by a falling boulder, resulting in a suspected fracture with visible swelling and deformity. The remote alpine location made self-rescue impossible, and a helicopter evacuation was deemed necessary. Global Rescue coordinated the airlift to a hospital in Skardu, where the member was evaluated and provided with pain management and a discharge plan. Medical staff advised...| Global Rescue
A 41-year-old member from Germany experienced respiratory distress while trekking near Kulin, Tajikistan, at approximately 13,500 feet/4,100 meters. Symptoms began with a cough and headache, then progressed to chest pain, fever and coughing up pink-tinged sputum. With no guide accompanying the trek, his wife and a nearby French mountain guide provided initial assessment and care. Despite rest and hydration, his condition worsened, making self-evacuation impossible. Global Rescue arranged a co...| Global Rescue
A 41-year-old member from Nepal sustained a serious back injury while at Gasherbrum II Base Camp. He reported sharp pain radiating to his shoulder and leg, despite using pain medication. The severity of symptoms left him unable to descend without assistance. With the remote location limiting mobility and medical access, Global Rescue coordinated a ground evacuation using horse transport to reach Askole, followed by a vehicle transfer to a hospital in Skardu. The evacuation spanned several day...| Global Rescue
A 42-year-old member from Australia became ill while trekking along the K2 route near Urdukas Base Camp. Over four days, he experienced worsening abdominal cramping, frequent diarrhea and intermittent pain. A general practitioner on the expedition examined him and noted possible signs of infection. Though initially manageable, his symptoms persisted, prompting a recommendation to join his partner’s planned evacuation. Global Rescue coordinated helicopter transport from Paiyu Army Camp after...| Global Rescue
A 38-year-old member from Australia became acutely ill at Urdukas Base Camp on the K2 trekking route. She presented with fever, vomiting, dehydration and difficulty walking, symptoms indicating a systemic infection. A fellow trekker and physician assessed her condition and identified low oxygen saturation and elevated heart rate, prompting a recommendation for urgent evacuation. Initial plans were delayed due to poor weather, but Global Rescue successfully coordinated helicopter evacuation fr...| Global Rescue
A 46-year-old member from Singapore developed signs of altitude illness while stationed at Concordia Base Camp. He experienced shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and pale lips, with his oxygen saturation dropping to 79 percent. Despite receiving field medications including antihistamines, salbutamol and cough syrup, his condition did not improve. Global Rescue determined that a higher level of care was necessary. A helicopter evacuation was coordinated to a hospital in Skardu where he was ...| Global Rescue