NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Search teams in Pakistan search on foot for 10 climbers killed in avalanche
Search teams are conducting a ground-based recovery operation for 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on the world's 12th-highest mountain. Poor weather conditions have prevented the use of helicopters for the search as of Tuesday.
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The recovery operation for the 10 deceased climbers is currently limited to ground teams due to hazardous weather conditions.
Key Facts
- 10 climbers were killed in an avalanche on the world's 12th-highest mountain.
- Search teams are currently searching on foot for the remains of the climbers.
- Poor weather conditions have grounded helicopters as of Tuesday.
Who's Mentioned
personSohail Sakhi“A Pakistani mountaineer killed in the avalanche.”organizationAlpine Club of Pakistan“Organization describing the event as one of the country's deadliest mountaineeri”locationPakistan“Location of the disaster and the government conducting the search.”personNirmal Purja“A renowned mountaineer killed in the avalanche.”other10“Number of climbers killed in the avalanche.”locationBroad Peak“The mountain where the avalanche occurred.”personIshaq Dar“Pakistan Foreign Minister who issued condolences.”