Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
Summary
Four bodies were found after at least 10 climbers went missing in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. The missing group included record-breaking Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja, and search teams are still trying to find the others despite harsh weather.Key Facts
- An avalanche struck a team of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the 12th-highest mountain in the world.
- Four bodies have been located, but it is not confirmed whose they are.
- The missing climbers include Nirmal Purja, known for climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks faster than anyone else.
- The team included climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the USA, China, and the UK.
- Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, but weather and the rough terrain make it difficult.
- Chinese authorities are working with Pakistan to understand the situation and offer help.
- Broad Peak is part of the Karakoram mountain range in northern Pakistan.
- Purja became a famous climber after setting speed records and completing the first winter climb of K2 in 2021.
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