World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja is feared missing following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, the Alpine Club of Pakistan mentioned in an announcement.
The Nepal-born climber made historical past in 2019, climbing the entire world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in simply over six months.
The Alpine Club mentioned it “has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that struck a team of climbers on Broad Peak” round noon Thursday.
Broad Peak, in the Karakoram mountain vary, is 8,047m excessive.
According to preliminary stories, the expedition was made up of 10 climbers, together with nationals from Pakistan, Oman, China and the US, the assertion mentioned.
“The entire team has reportedly been out of communication since the avalanche,” the assertion mentioned.
The Alpine Club was “in constant contact with the highest government authorities and all relevant agencies to facilitate an immediate search and rescue operation”.
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