Renowned Climber Nirmal Purja Among 10 Killed in Pakistan Avalanche
Acclaimed Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have died after being caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Purja, known for setting a speed record for scaling the world's 14 highest mountains, was part of an expedition when the disaster struck.
Tragic news has emerged from Pakistan, where renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other individuals lost their lives in an avalanche on Broad Peak. The 43-year-old Purja, celebrated for his record-breaking feat of ascending the world's 14 highest mountains in under seven months, was part of an expedition when the deadly snowslide occurred on Thursday. His company, Elite Exped, confirmed the fatalities, stating that the bodies were located in a challenging area and recovery efforts are underway. The group consisted of climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the U.S., and China. Purja gained international recognition following the release of the Netflix documentary "14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible." Officials noted that recovery operations in Pakistan's mountainous terrain present significant difficulties, with retrieval teams working to bring the climbers down safely. Broad Peak, standing at 8,051 meters, is the 12th highest mountain globally and is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
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