Nirmal Purja and fellow climbers die in Pakistan avalanche
Rescuers recovered the body of Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja after an avalanche on Broad Peak killed him and several members of his expedition.
Rescuers in Pakistan have recovered the body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja after an avalanche on Broad Peak killed him and other climbers during an expedition this week. Purja was among a team attempting the mountain in the Karakoram range, according to reports from the scene.
The avalanche struck while the group was on the peak, which is one of the highest mountains in the world. News organisations said the expedition included climbers from several countries, among them the United States.
Purja was widely known for completing the ascent of all 14 of the world’s highest mountains in a little more than six months in 2019. He also served in the British Army’s special forces before becoming one of the best-known figures in modern mountaineering.
Reports said search teams later recovered additional bodies from the mountain, while efforts continued for others still missing. Broad Peak, which rises above 8,000 metres, is a frequent destination for elite climbers in northern Pakistan.
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