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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Munir Ahmed

Nirmal Purja: Four bodies located in search for renowned climber and other mountaineers in Pakistan

  • Rescuers have located four bodies following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, where 10 international climbers, led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, went missing on Thursday.
  • Efforts are currently underway to retrieve the four bodies despite challenging weather conditions, though officials have not yet identified the deceased.
  • The group, which included five Nepalese climbers, Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, Omani climber Nathira, American Mallory Geis, and a Chinese climber identified as Wang, lost communication after the avalanche struck at midday on Thursday.
  • Nirmal Purja, a Nepal-born British citizen known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in record time, was leading the expedition on the world's 12th highest mountain.
  • The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) is coordinating with government officials and mobilising army helicopters for the search and rescue operation, maintaining contact with the families of the missing climbers.

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Four bodies found after renowned climber Nirmal Purja and nine others go missing in avalanche

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