NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade
Bodies of Nirmal Purja and three other climbers recovered in Pakistan
A ground team has recovered the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and three others on Broad Peak in Pakistan. The group was part of a 10-member international expedition that was struck by an avalanche.
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The recovery concludes a search operation for four individuals who were part of a larger international mountaineering expedition caught in an avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks.
Key Facts
- The remains of Nirmal Purja and three other climbers were found on Broad Peak.
- The recovery was conducted by a ground team.
- The climbers were part of a 10-member international expedition.
- The expedition was swept away by an avalanche.
- The incident occurred on one of the world's highest mountains.
- The recovery was confirmed by officials on Sunday.
Who's Mentioned
personNima Sherpa“Climber whose body was recovered.”personSohail Sakhi“Pakistani guide who remains missing.”personBahadur Gurung“Nepalese climber whose body was recovered on Friday.”organizationAlpine Club of Pakistan“Organization providing updates on the recovery effort.”locationPakistan“The country where the incident took place.”personKili Pemba Sherpa“Climber whose body was recovered.”personNirmal Purja“Renowned climber and expedition leader whose body was recovered.”personNathira Ahmed“Omani climber whose body was recovered on Friday.”personWang Zhong“Climber whose body was recovered.”personMallory Geis“American climber whose body was recovered on Friday.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”locationBroad Peak“Mountain in Pakistan where the avalanche occurred.”