Search teams recover famed climber Purja’s body and 3 others from Pakistan peak
Summary
Search teams recovered the bodies of famous climber Nirmal Purja and three others from Broad Peak in Pakistan after an avalanche. The total number of bodies found reached seven nearly a week after the disaster involving 10 climbers from different countries.Key Facts
- Nirmal Purja, a well-known British-Nepali mountaineer, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak.
- The bodies of Purja, Zhong Wang (China), Nima Sherpa, and Kilu Sherpa (both from Nepal) were recovered on Wednesday.
- Three other bodies had been recovered earlier on August 1.
- The search and rescue operation involved military helicopters and was described as very difficult.
- The climbers came from Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, China, Britain, and the U.S.
- Families and supporters held a candlelight vigil in Kathmandu to honor the deceased.
- Pakistan's Foreign Minister expressed condolences and said Pakistan is cooperating with foreign embassies for the operation.
- Mountaineering accidents are frequent in northern Pakistan due to natural hazards like avalanches and falling rocks.
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