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WORLDAug 1 · 17:37 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MUNIR AHMED and RIAZ KHAN, Associated Press

All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan have died

An avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak killed 10 climbers, including renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja. Search teams recovered four bodies amid harsh weather, with efforts continuing for the remaining six. Elite Exped confirmed the deaths, and the Alpine Club of Pakistan expressed condolences.

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