World awaits status of missing climbers, including Nirmal Purja
Summary
An avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak has left a 10-member climbing team missing, including Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, with rescue teams locating nine climbers over 30 hours after the incident.
Key Points
- An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan swept away a 10-member climbing team including Nirmal Purja.
- Rescue teams located six additional climbers by drone, bringing the total found or sighted to nine.
- Three bodies were recovered earlier, including Nepali climber Pur Bahadur Gurung and Omani climber Nadhira Al Harthy.
- Rescue operations are complicated by the terrain, limited communication, and helicopter restrictions in Pakistan.
