The short version
- Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak.
- Ten other climbers were also killed in the incident.
- Tributes have poured in from Nepal and the global mountaineering community.
World-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja has died after being caught in a deadly avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. The incident occurred around noon on Thursday, striking an expedition led by Purja that included 10 other climbers. All members of the group were killed in the disaster, marking a tragic loss for the international climbing community.
Initial reports indicated that four bodies had been recovered while searches continued for others, including Purja. Subsequent confirmations established that all 11 individuals perished in the avalanche. Broad Peak is the world’s 12th-highest mountain, and the accident has drawn widespread attention due to Purja’s prominence as a former UK Special Forces member and celebrated adventurer.
Tributes have poured out across Nepal and beyond, with many mourning the loss of one of the country’s best mountaineers. The event has sparked reflections on the dangers inherent in high-altitude climbing, even for experienced professionals. As the search operations conclude, the focus shifts to honoring Purja’s legacy and supporting the families affected by this devastating tragedy.
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Go to the original reporting
- BBC World↗'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja
- The Guardian World↗Top mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after 11 hit by avalanche in Pakistan
- NPR↗Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers
- CNN↗Avalanche kills four, search continues for others including famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja
