Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing on Pakistan peak; 4 bodies found
Summary
An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan has left 10 climbers missing, including well-known British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja. Rescuers found four bodies but bad weather is slowing down the search efforts.Key Facts
- The avalanche occurred on Broad Peak, a 26,401-foot mountain in Pakistan’s Karakoram range.
- Ten climbers went missing after the avalanche; four bodies have been recovered so far.
- The missing include Nirmal Purja, a famous climber who once climbed the 14 highest peaks in 189 days.
- The expedition had climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the U.S., China, and another foreign country.
- Poor weather has made helicopter flights and rescue work difficult.
- Chinese officials are trying to confirm if any Chinese nationals are among the missing.
- Broad Peak is the 12th-highest mountain in the world and a popular but dangerous climbing location.
- Mallory Geis from San Antonio, her first attempt at an 8,000-meter peak, was also part of the group.
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