Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others die in Pakistan avalanche
Summary
Famous climber Nirmal Purja and nine other people died in an avalanche while climbing Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Rescue teams found three bodies so far and continue searching in difficult mountain weather.Key Facts
- The avalanche happened on Broad Peak, a mountain over 8,000 meters high, on Thursday.
- Ten climbers were on the expedition, including Nirmal Purja, five Nepalis, and climbers from Pakistan, Oman, the USA, and China.
- Nirmal Purja was a well-known British-Nepali climber with several climbing records and former military experience.
- Rescue operations were paused briefly due to bad weather but have resumed with helicopters and porters helping.
- Three bodies recovered so far include an American woman, an Omani woman, and a Nepali man.
- The climbers were at about 6,600 meters altitude when the avalanche hit and knocked them hundreds of meters down the mountain.
- Nepal’s Prime Minister expressed sorrow and praised their bravery and contributions.
- The rescue is difficult due to high altitude, tough terrain, and bad weather.
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