Broad Peak Avalanche Rescue
Broad Peak Avalanche Leaves Four Dead, Ten Climbers Missing as Rescuers Battle Weather
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Drone footage led by Mingma Gyalje Sherpa spotted seven climbers on Broad Peak after the avalanche, with two bodies recovered (Pur Bahadur Gurung and Nadhira Al Harthy) and one missing (Sohail Sakhi).
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Purja’s personal tracking device indicated movement after the avalanche, with the data suggesting changes in location that raised hopes he may still be alive or mobile, though not confirming his condition.
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The 10-member expedition consisted of five Nepali climbers, Pakistani Sohail Sakhi, Omani Nathira, American Mallory Geis, Chinese climber Wang, and another foreign climber; China said it would verify if any Chinese nationals are among the missing.
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Ground and air search operations are being led in coordination by Mingma Gyalje Sherpa with the Pakistan Alpine Club, and the Alpine Club of Pakistan said it is coordinating with government authorities; army helicopters have been involved in the rescue efforts.
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China’s government stated it would assist Chinese citizens in need and offer help in accordance with Pakistan’s needs, signaling international support for nationals involved in the expedition.
An avalanche on Broad Peak, one of the world's tallest mountains in Pakistan's Karakoram range, has killed four climbers and left at least six others missing. The 10-member expedition lost contact with base camp on Thursday, and bad weather has repeatedly blocked helicopter rescue flights, according to Newsday.
The confirmed dead include Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed, and American climber Mallory Geis. Rescue teams have resumed the search, but conditions on the mountain remain dangerous and unpredictable, WTOP reported.
Drone Footage Spots Seven Climbers on Broad Peak
Mingma Gyalje Sherpa led a drone search that spotted seven climbers on the mountain after the avalanche hit. Two bodies were recovered from the site — Pur Bahadur Gurung and Nathira Ahmed. Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi remains missing and unaccounted for, according to SF Gate.
Ground and air crews are working together under Mingma Gyalje Sherpa and the Pakistan Alpine Club. Army helicopters have joined the effort. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said it is coordinating with government authorities to manage the operation, The Messenger reported.
Tracking Device Raises Hope That Nirmal Purja Is Alive
Data from Nirmal Purja's personal tracking device showed movement after the avalanche struck. The location changes suggest he may still be alive or mobile. However, rescuers have not yet confirmed his condition or exact whereabouts, Newsday reported.
Purja is a well-known Nepali-British climber who set records summiting all 14 of the world's tallest peaks in under seven months. His possible survival has drawn significant attention to the rescue effort and raised hopes for others still missing on the mountain.
Ten Climbers From Five Nations Were on the Expedition
The team included five Nepali climbers, one Pakistani climber (Sohail Sakhi), Omani climber Nathira Ahmed, American climber Mallory Geis, a Chinese climber named Wang, and one other foreign climber. China confirmed it would verify whether any Chinese nationals are among the missing, WTOP reported.
China also said it would offer help in line with Pakistan's needs. The involvement of climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the United States, and China has turned this into an international rescue effort, with multiple governments now tracking the situation closely.
Weather Blocks Helicopters as Search Teams Press On
Bad weather has been the biggest obstacle for rescuers since the avalanche hit. Helicopter flights have been blocked multiple times, forcing teams to rely on ground crews and drones. Flights are expected to resume as soon as conditions allow, according to SF Gate.
The team lost all contact with base camp on Thursday. Rescuers are racing to find the remaining six missing climbers before weather worsens again. Officials say the goal is to recover all climbers and identify everyone still unaccounted for, Head Topics reported.
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