Alpine Club says Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja's body found on Broad Peak
GILGIT: The Alpine Club (ACP) of Pakistan said on Sunday that a rescue team had found celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja’s body at approximately 5,700 metres on the Broad Peak mountain — three days after he and other members of his team were reported missing after an avalanche. On Saturday, his expedition organising company Elite Exped announced that all members of the expedition, which also…
The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) announced on Sunday that the body of renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja was discovered on Broad Peak at around 5,700 meters, three days after he and his team went missing due to an avalanche. Initially, Elite Exped announced on Saturday that all members of the expedition, including Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, had perished.
So far, the bodies of three climbers and what appears to be an American climber, Naila Kiani, have been recovered according to Dawn. ACP shared the update with deep regret, stating that a ground rescue team reached Purja, known as "Nims Dai," at the specified altitude, where three more bodies were also observed, though their identities have not been confirmed.
The team intends to bring the bodies down to the Japanese camp. Challenges persist due to the mountain's treacherous conditions, including steep slopes and a high risk of further avalanches, making helicopter assistance impossible because of unfavorable weather. The ACP emphasized the need for the public to await official updates before spreading unverified information.
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