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Nirmal Purja, Renowned Mountaineer, Is Found Dead After Pakistan Avalanche
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Nirmal Purja, a renowned British-Nepali mountaineer known for his record-breaking ascents and founding Elite Exped, died at age 43 after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak on Thursday.
- His company, Elite Exped, confirmed his death in a social media statement expressing profound sadness and heartbreak.
- Purja was climbing Broad Peak with nine other climbers from four teams when contact was lost early Thursday morning; an avalanche was reported later that evening.
- At least three other climbers have been confirmed dead, though the total number of casualties remains unclear as rescue efforts were suspended and bodies were located by drone.
- Purja’s legacy includes inspiring a Netflix documentary, but was also clouded by allegations of unwelcome sexual advances, which he denied.
