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An avalanche has struck a 10-person expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram. Rescue teams have recovered and identified multiple bodies, including famed climber Nirmal Purja’s teammates; harsh weather and rugged terrain are hampering further search and recovery. Officials and mountaineering groups are coordinating helicopter and ground efforts while investigations continue.
Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja led a 10-person expedition on Broad Peak when an avalanche struck. Purja and several teammates have died; others are confirmed dead or missing. Recovery efforts continue amid harsh weather as authorities and Elite Exped confront the scale of the loss.
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.