Four bodies found as rescue continues for climbers missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak
A major rescue operation is underway on Pakistan's Broad Peak after an avalanche left 10 international climbers missing. Four bodies have been recovered, and search efforts for the remaining six have been hampered by adverse weather conditions.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the extreme risks associated with high-altitude mountaineering and the logistical challenges of search and rescue operations in remote, dangerous terrain.
Nirmal Purja, also known as Nims Dai, featured in a documentary after climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks in a record 189 days in 2019. ( AP: Niranjan Shrestha )
Four bodies have been recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak, according to local officials.
At least 10 international climbers, including renowned mountaineerer Nirmal Purja, are missing after an avalanche in the area.
A major rescue operation is continuing in adverse weather to find the missing climbers.
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Two of the four bodies have been recovered and identified, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
A major search operation has been underway on Pakistan's Broad Peak to find the six other missing climbers but had to be suspended on Friday evening due to bad weather.
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