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Ten climbers, including famed Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, are feared missing after an avalanche in Pakistan triggered a major search and rescue operation.
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Updated Aug 1
Famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja and nine others are feared missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak, prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts amid difficult conditions.
Updated Aug 1
Ten climbers including renowned Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja are feared missing after an avalanche struck their expedition in Pakistan's Karakoram range. Four bodies have been found amid ongoing rescue operations.
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Nirmal Purja, a world-renowned Nepalese mountaineer known for rapid ascents of the world's highest peaks, is among ten climbers feared missing after an avalanche struck a mountain in Pakistan in late July 2026. Rescue and search operations are underway, but the team remains unaccounted for, causing concern in the climbing community and attracting global media attention. The incident underscores the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering and prompts reflection on mountain safety protocols.
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