Nirmal Purja's body recovered 3 days after Pakistan avalanche: Where was he found?
The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said the 43-year-old mountaineer's body was found at an elevation of nearly 5,700 metres.
Nirmal Purja, the legendary mountaineer, was found dead after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan on Sunday, three days after he went missing. The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) confirmed that his body was recovered at an elevation of nearly 5,700 metres. Purja, widely recognized as Nims Dai, was part of a ten-person team that went missing since Friday. His death has been mourned by the expedition company Elite Exped, led by Purja, who described him as a leader who inspired millions with his courage and humility.
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