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Bodies of 9 mountaineers found after avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan; one climber still missing
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Bodies of 9 mountaineers found after avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan; one climber still missing

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pakistani authorities have recovered the bodies of nine mountaineers who were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan.
  • One climber remains missing, and rescue operations are ongoing despite difficult conditions.
  • The expedition was led by renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who is believed to be among the deceased.

Pakistani authorities have confirmed the recovery of nine bodies following an avalanche that struck an expedition on Broad Peak, an 8,047-meter mountain, last Thursday. One climber is still missing, and rescue efforts continue in the challenging and dangerous terrain.

The Pakistan Alpine Club (ACP) reported on Saturday evening that four bodies had been recovered, with five others identified in an area described as extremely difficult and hazardous for rescuers. "If it is easier to recover them, it will be done. Otherwise, the authorities will decide what measures to take," said ACP President Major General Irfan Arshad.

If it is easier to recover them, it will be done. Otherwise, the authorities will decide what measures to take.

— Major General Irfan ArshadThe President of the Pakistan Alpine Club commented on the challenges and decisions involved in recovering the bodies of the mountaineers.

The expedition was led by Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, famous for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019. His company, Elite Exped, stated on Saturday that Purja is among the fatalities. Pakistani authorities have not officially confirmed his death but acknowledge the low probability of survival for the missing climber.

Pakistani Prime Minister's advisor for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah, assured on Saturday night that rescue operations persist despite adverse weather conditions. "Every effort is being made to locate the missing climbers through GPS tracking, aerial surveillance, and ground searches," Sanaullah said in a statement. So far, Pakistani authorities have identified the bodies of Nadhira Al Harthy from Oman, and Nepalis Pimapur Bahadur Gurung and Killi Pemba.

Every effort is being made to locate the missing climbers through GPS tracking, aerial surveillance, and ground searches.

— Rana SanaullahThe Pakistani Prime Minister's advisor provided an update on the ongoing rescue operations for the missing climber.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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