WORLDAug 2 · 09:43 UTCDAWN[email protected] (Jamil Nagri)

Alpine Club says Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja's body found on Broad Peak

The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja's body was found on Broad Peak after an avalanche claimed his team. The expedition, organized by Elite Exped, resulted in multiple fatalities, with recovery efforts hindered by challenging terrain and weather.

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