Search resumes for missing climbers after avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak
Summary
Rescuers with military help have restarted the search for at least six climbers missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. So far, rescuers have found three bodies and continue efforts despite low chances of survival.Key Facts
- At least six climbers from a 10-person team are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan.
- Three bodies have been recovered: climbers from Oman, the United States, and Nepal.
- The missing team lost contact with their base camp on Thursday after the avalanche.
- The search involves experienced Pakistani climbers and army helicopters.
- The expedition included climbers from Nepal, Oman, the United States, Pakistan, China, and another unidentified foreign climber.
- The team was led by famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja, known for climbing the world’s 14 highest mountains in record time.
- Avalanche and weather conditions in northern Pakistan make climbing dangerous and accidents common.
- One climber, Mallory Geis, was attempting her first climb of an 8,000-meter peak.
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