Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 killed in avalanche
1 Aug 2026, 14:39 GMT
Topic: News
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/famed-climber-nirmal-purja-among-10-killed-in-avalanche/a-78185586?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
A major search was launched after an avalanche struck the expedition high on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The confirmation ended hopes of a rescue and marked the loss of one of the world's best-known high-altitude climbers.