What's happened
An international team has recovered more bodies from Broad Peak following last week’s avalanche. Rescue operations are ongoing, with several climbers confirmed dead and others still missing as weather allows. Pakistan’s Alpine Club and foreign governments coordinate ongoing efforts to return remains to families.
What's behind the headline?
Live analysis
- The latest recoveries come as weather permits, highlighting the ongoing, technically demanding nature of high-altitude search and rescue.
- Nirmal Purja’s death has drawn global attention to Nepalese guides and the risks facing multi-national expeditions.
- The story underscores the international dimension of modern mountaineering, with teams from five countries involved and embassies coordinating repatriation.
- Expect continued updates as weather changes and teams work to recover remaining climbers and bring bodies home.
How we got here
Rescuers have been working in the Karakoram mountains in northern Pakistan after an avalanche swept through Broad Peak, killing multiple climbers from Nepal, Oman, China, Pakistan, the United States and the United Kingdom. The operation has involved Nepali and Pakistani teams, with coordination from embassies and local authorities. Similar incidents are common in the region due to extreme altitude and volatile weather.
Our analysis
- Independent articles detailing the recoveries of Purja, Wang Zhong, Nima Sherpa and Kili Pemba Sherpa; - BBC Business commentary on the impact for Nepali mountaineering; - Al Jazeera profiles of climbers and national responses; - New York Post and other outlets reporting on ongoing search efforts and official statements.
Go deeper
- What is the current status of the missing climbers?
- How are governments coordinating repatriation for the victims?
- What impact does this have on Nepal’s mountaineering community?
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