Body of climber Nirmal Purja, six others recovered after Pakistan avalanche
Summary
Seven climbers, including famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja, died after an avalanche hit Broad Peak in Pakistan. Rescue teams recovered the bodies, but three climbers remain missing in the remote, dangerous mountain area.Key Facts
- An avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, in Pakistan’s Karakoram range.
- The accident happened about midday on Thursday and involved a group of ten climbers from five countries.
- Seven bodies have been recovered, including Nirmal Purja, a well-known Nepali-British climber.
- Three climbers are still missing, including a Pakistani guide who planned to retire after this trip.
- Nirmal Purja became famous in 2019 for climbing all 14 of the world’s highest peaks in a record time of 189 days.
- Bad weather and difficult terrain have made rescue and recovery efforts challenging.
- Pakistan has fewer helicopters for rescue compared to nearby Nepal, slowing down the operation.
- Tributes came from around the world, including Nepal’s Prime Minister and Purja’s expedition company.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
