International Climbing Team Including Nirmal Purja Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak
Summary
Nirmal Purja and a 10-member international climbing team went missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, with four bodies recovered so far, including two Nepali climbers.
Key Points
- Nirmal Purja's 10-member international climbing team went missing in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
- Four bodies have been recovered, including Nadira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthi from Oman and Pur Bahadur Gurung from Nepal.
- Nirmal Purja, a former British Gurkha soldier, is renowned for climbing all 14 highest mountains in just over six months and completing the first winter ascent of K2.
- Nepali Sherpas play a significant role in mountaineering, often working in Pakistan during the post-monsoon season.
- The nation and global mountaineering community hope for the safe rescue of the missing climbers.
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