NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 2, 2026Hillsborough
Ten climbers confirmed dead following avalanche in Pakistan
Ten climbers, including British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, have been confirmed dead after being caught in an avalanche in Pakistan. Search teams are currently working to recover the bodies.
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This event marks the loss of ten individuals in a mountaineering accident, prompting ongoing recovery operations in the region.
Key Facts
- Ten climbers were swept away by an avalanche in Pakistan.
- All ten climbers are confirmed dead.
- Nirmal Purja, a British-Nepali climber, is among the deceased.
- Search teams are currently attempting to recover the bodies.
- The announcement was made by the expedition company Elite Exped on Saturday.
Who's Mentioned
personIrfan Arshad Khan“President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.”organizationElite Exped“The expedition company led by Nirmal Purja.”locationIslamabad“Capital city of Pakistan.”personTahir Khan“Local police official.”locationPakistan“Location of the avalanche.”personNathira Ahmed“Omani climber whose remains were recovered.”personBahadur Gurung“Nepalese climber who died in the avalanche.”personNirmal Purja“Renowned British-Nepali climber and expedition leader.”personMallory Geis“American climber who died in the avalanche.”locationBroad Peak“The mountain in Pakistan where the avalanche occurred.”locationSkardu“City in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.”