Nirmal “Nims” Purja is confirmed dead following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK), according to multiple outlets citing statements from his company and reporting from the region. BBC News reports that Purja, who is Nepali-born and known for completing the “14 Peaks in 6 Months” challenge in 2019, dies during the expedition. Several reports say he was leading a climbing team on Broad Peak at the time of the incident, with the Evening Standard describing an expedition of 10 climbers. Other coverage adds that the avalanche resulted in multiple fatalities; ABC Australia reports nine others also die, while the Mirror notes the death occurs while Purja was leading an expedition. India Today and The Economic Times also report his death in connection with the Broad Peak avalanche, with India Today adding that it happens near a milestone tied to his broader mountaineering plans. Local and international media continue to describe the incident and its impact on the climbing party, but specific details of the rescue and casualty count beyond the reported figures vary by outlet.
Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Nirmal “Nims” Purja is confirmed dead following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK), according to multiple outlets citing statements from his company and reporting from t...
- Nirmal “Nims” Purja is confirmed dead after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- Purja was leading a climbing expedition at the time of the avalanche.
- BBC News and other outlets describe Purja as Nepali-born and internationally known for scaling the world’s 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
- Several reports say additional climbers are killed in the avalanche, with total deaths reported as more than one person.
- Purja’s death is reported as occurring near a milestone connected to his wider mountaineering plans.
"It is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak," Purja's company Elite Expeditions said on social media
1 hour agoThe Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak
1 hour agoBy Gopal SharmaKATHMANDU, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains, died in an avalanche during an expedition in Pakistan, his company said on Saturday.“Today it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak,” his expedition organising company Elite Exped said in an Instagram post.
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