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All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers died after being swept away by an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, with search teams working to recover their bodies.
- Four bodies were found and three recovered despite harsh weather conditions that hindered helicopter rescue efforts; military-supported search resumed to locate the remaining victims.
- The expedition included climbers from various nations united by their passion for mountaineering, and the loss is considered a significant blow to the global climbing community.
- Nirmal Purja, known for his record-setting ascent of the world's 14 highest peaks in 2019, was praised for his leadership and inspiration within the mountaineering world.
- Accidents like this are common in northern Pakistan due to avalanches, falling ice, high altitude, and rapidly changing weather conditions.
