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Nirmal Purja, Renowned Mountaineer, Is Found Dead After Pakistan Avalanche
The British-Nepali mountaineer was one of 10 climbers who were struck by an avalanche on Thursday on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains.
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Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers
A mountaineering team with climbers from around the world, including the U.S., was attempting to climb one of the tallest peaks on earth. (Image credit: Niranjan Shrestha).
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Search Continues for 7 Missing Climbers After Pakistan Avalanche
Three bodies, including that of an American climber, from a group of 10 were recovered a day after the avalanche struck on Thursday, officials said. The fate of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja was still unclear.
- Discovered by Atlas