World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain
Summary
Ten climbers, including famous Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Four bodies have been found so far, and rescue teams continue searching despite difficult weather.Key Facts
- Nirmal Purja is a well-known Nepali climber and former British Special Forces member.
- The avalanche happened near 9 am local time at about 6,579 meters altitude on Broad Peak.
- Four bodies have been recovered, including Pur Bahadur Gurung from Nepal and Nadhira Alharthy, the first Omani to climb Everest.
- Other missing climbers include American Mallory Geis, Chinese Wang Zhong, and Pakistani and Nepali workers.
- GPS trackers showed a quick drop in altitude, indicating the team was caught in the avalanche.
- Rescue efforts involve helicopters, drones, and teams moving on foot in harsh weather.
- Purja’s tracker showed movement after the avalanche, but his current condition is unknown.
- Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,047 meters.
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