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Four bodies recovered after 10 climbers, including Nirmal Purja, go missing in avalanche

Four bodies have been recovered following a massive avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, where a group of 10 climbers, including world-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, went missing.

By World Brief · 2026-07-31
Four bodies recovered after 10 climbers, including Nirmal Purja, go missing in avalanche

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World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among ten climbers reported missing after a devastating avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Alpine Club of Pakistan received concerning reports of the incident, which occurred around midday and led to the entire team losing communication. Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, was the site of the avalanche, impacting an international expedition led by Purja.

Ground search teams have since recovered the bodies of four climbers, although not all have been identified. Initial tracking data from some of the climbers, including Purja, indicated a rapid descent consistent with an avalanche.

Rescue operations are currently underway, with efforts to mobilize helicopter support subject to prevailing harsh weather conditions in the Karakoram mountain range. Authorities and the Alpine Club of Pakistan are coordinating to facilitate the search for the remaining six missing climbers.

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