A Pakistani rescue helicopter on Wednesday will try to evacuate an Italian climber who survived a deadly ice avalanche four days ago on K2, the world's second highest mountain.
The chopper was unable to attempt the high-altitude operation Tuesday because of "extremely poor weather," Askari Aviation said on its Web site.
The survivor, Marco Confortola, arrived Tuesday at K2's base camp, where he is being treated by doctors for frostbite on his feet, according to updates of the rescue operation provided by his expedition team's Web site. 
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