British climber Nirmal Purja dies in Pakistan avalanche
A renowned British climber, Nirmal Purja, has died after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan. The tragedy claimed the lives of all members of his 10-person team, including his trusted climbing partners and guides. Purja was celebrated for his mountaineering achievements and had previously served in the British special forces. The climbing community is mourning the loss of Purja and the others who perished in this incident.
What we know
- Nirmal Purja, a former British Army and Royal Marines soldier, died following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan.
- The avalanche struck while Purja was leading a 10-strong team; none of the group survived.
- Elite Exped, the company co-founded by Purja, confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences to the families and friends of those lost.
- Rescuers found the bodies of four climbers, identifying two as Nadhira Al Harthy from Oman and Pur Bahadur Gurung “Yukta” from Nepal.
- Purja was known for scaling the world’s 14 highest peaks in just six months in 2019, a feat featured in the Netflix documentary "14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible."
