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Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers killed after Pakistan avalanche, officials say
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Renowned British Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine others died after being swept away by an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, with rescue teams continuing to search for bodies.
- The avalanche struck on Thursday, cutting off contact with the 10-member expedition, which included climbers from Nepal, Oman, the US, Pakistan, China, and other countries.
- Purja, known for climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in a record 189 days, was widely admired for inspiring millions through his mountaineering achievements.
- Bodies of three climbers, including American Mallory Geis and Nepalese Bahadur Gurung, have been recovered, while hopes of finding survivors are fading.
- Broad Peak, the 12th-highest mountain globally, is located in Pakistan's Karakoram range, a region known for frequent climbing accidents due to avalanches, falling ice, and harsh weather conditions.
