Avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan has left ten climbers missing, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan. The incident occurred in the Karakoram mountain range, where Purja was leading an international expedition. The club reported the disaster late Thursday, describing it as deeply concerning. Among the missing are five Nepalese climbers, a Pakistani, and an American, as per the club’s statement.
Search teams have since located four bodies near the avalanche site, according to local media. The bodies were found in the area where the avalanche struck Broad Peak, which stands at 8,047 meters. The disaster happened around midday local time, with the team caught in the sudden snowslide.
Purja, a former British special forces soldier and record-breaking climber, had shared a chilling message on social media just days before the incident. The message, which read “not in the plan,” has raised concerns among his colleagues and the climbing community. The Alpine Club of Pakistan continues to coordinate rescue efforts, though the outcome remains uncertain.
The avalanche highlights the dangers of high-altitude climbing, even for experienced mountaineers. The search for the remaining climbers is ongoing, with teams working in difficult conditions. (gbnews.com)
