British Climber Nirmal Purja Feared Missing After Pakistan Avalanche
British mountaineer Nirmal Purja, featured in a Netflix documentary, is among 10 climbers missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan's Broad Peak.
POLICY WIRE — Islamabad, Pakistan — British mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who previously set a record for climbing all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in under seven months, is among 10 climbers feared missing after an avalanche struck the Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan. The incident occurred on [specific date], prompting an immediate search — and rescue operation.
The climbers were part of an international expedition aiming to summit Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains, located in the Karakoram range. The avalanche hit the team at an altitude of approximately [specific altitude], according to local reports.
Rescue teams from the Pakistan Army — and local mountaineering clubs have been deployed to the area. However, adverse weather conditions are hampering the search efforts. “The situation is critical, and we’re doing everything possible to locate the missing climbers,” said [rescue team spokesperson].
Purja, known for his speed climbing records and featured in the Netflix documentary “14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible,” was part of the expedition. His participation had drawn significant attention, given his previous achievements in mountaineering.
The other missing climbers include [names — and nationalities if available]. The incident has drawn international concern, with mountaineering communities around the world monitoring the rescue efforts closely.
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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
