Broad Peak avalanche: Three of 10 missing climbers found dead in PoK
Rescuers have recovered three bodies following a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The search for the remaining missing climbers continues, though operations are being hampered by severe weather conditions.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the extreme risks associated with high-altitude mountaineering and the logistical challenges of search-and-rescue operations in remote, mountainous regions.
Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on PoK's Broad Peak recovered three bodies on Friday after locating four victims, as harsh weather and poor flying conditions hampered helicopter search-and-rescue operations.The Gilgit-Baltistan regional government identified the three recovered bodies as Nepali climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed, and American climber Mallory Geis. Authorities said the bodies were transported to a hospital for further procedures, as cited by AP.Adverse weather continued to hamper rescue operations on Friday, with poor flying conditions limiting search efforts, Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister Amjad Hussain said in a statement.The announcement came hours after officials said search teams had located the bodies of four climbers, though the identity of the fourth victim has not yet been confirmed.
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