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Legendary mountaineer Nirmal Purja and several team members tragically died in a snow avalanche in Pakistan during an expedition.

Nirmal Purja, a renowned Nepalese mountaineer known for being the fastest to conquer the world’s 14 highest peaks, died along with other climbers in a devastating snow avalanche in Pakistan. His team of six went missing and were later confirmed among the victims. This tragic event has been widely reported and mourned internationally, with officials expressing condolences. The incident has triggered increased public interest and searches related to the expedition and Nirmal Purja's legacy.