NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 31, 2026United States
Four bodies recovered after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak
Rescuers have recovered four bodies of the 10 climbers missing following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Search efforts for the remaining six individuals are ongoing but are being hindered by severe weather conditions.
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The incident involves an international search-and-rescue operation for 10 missing mountaineers on the world's 12th-highest peak, with ongoing efforts to retrieve the recovered bodies.
Key Facts
- Four bodies have been recovered from the site of an avalanche on Broad Peak.
- Ten climbers were reported missing following the avalanche.
- Search-and-rescue operations for the remaining six climbers are ongoing.
- Adverse weather conditions are currently hindering helicopter flights and recovery efforts.
- The expedition team lost contact with their base camp on Thursday.
- The expedition included five Nepali climbers, one Pakistani, one Omani, one American, one Chinese, and one other foreign climber.
- Broad Peak is the world's 12th-highest mountain at 8,047 meters (26,401 feet).
- The expedition was led by Nirmal Purja.
- The Chinese government is working to verify if any of its nationals are among the missing.
Who's Mentioned
personSohail Sakhi“Pakistani mountaineer missing in the expedition.”organizationMoving Mountains“Pakistan-based travel company organizing the expedition.”personMao Ning“Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.”personNirmal Purja“Expedition leader and renowned mountaineer.”personAmjad Hussain“Chief Minister of the Gilgit-Baltistan region.”personKarrar Haidri“Vice president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.”personMallory Geis“American climber missing in the expedition.”locationBroad Peak“The mountain where the avalanche occurred.”