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Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, and nine other climbers were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range. The tragedy occurred during an expedition led by Purja, with bodies recovered and recovery efforts ongoing due to challenging weather conditions.

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Nirmal PurjapersonBroad PeakplaceKarakoramplaceElite ExpedorganizationSarah Mallory GeispersonAlpine Club of Pakistanorganization14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossibletopic
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