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Rescuer recounts finding climbers’ bodies at vigil for Broad Peak avalanche victims

The memorial comes as the remains of two climbers have yet to be recovered from the peak

The Independent UK

Pakistan army helicopters airlift bodies of famed climber Purja and 4 others killed in avalanche

Pakistani military helicopters have airlifted the bodies of five climbers from the snow-covered slopes of Broad Peak

The Independent UK

From first Omani woman to summit Everest to sherpa who climbed it seven times, the 10 mountaineers killed on Broad Peak

While attention has been focused on high-altitude mountaineering’s controversial star Nirmal Purja, the avalanche also claimed the lives of nine renowned climbers and guides from five countries

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'Won't leave him behind': Against all odds, Purja’s ‘formidable rival’ brings his body back to Broad Peak base camp

As bad weather grounded choppers & most rescuers returned, compatriot climber Mingma G Sherpa's team trekked to site

The Times of India

Nirmal Purja’s body recovered and brought down to base camp after avalanche

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The Independent UK

Nirmal Purja’s body brought down to base camp from Pakistan’s Broad Peak

‘The recovered climbers will now begin their final journey home to their families,’ Alpine Club of Pakistan says

The Independent UK

Nirmal Purja’s ‘unplanned’ Broad Peak expedition leaves a trail of death and unanswered questions

Mountaineering star’s bid to become the first person to climb all 14 of the world’s eight-thousanders twice without supplemental oxygen ends in disaster. Maroosha Muzaffar recounts how the expedition unravelled

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At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja

CHITWAN (NEPAL) - As rescuers recovered the body of climbing legend Nirmal Purja on Sunday, grief rippled hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal at the school where he first displayed the grit that would make him world-famous.

Bangkok Post

Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body after avalanche disaster

SKARDU (PAKISTAN) - Rescuers recovered the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja on Sunday after an avalanche killed him and nine team members on one of the world's highest peaks in northern Pakistan, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said.

Bangkok Post

Body of Nirmal Purja’s expedition team member likely to be left on mountain

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The Independent UK

Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche

The remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and three others have been found on Broad Peak after an avalanche swept away a 10-member expedition

The Independent UK

Rescuers find Nirmal Purja's body; all 10 climbers confirmed dead after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK

Ten climbers, including Nirmal Purja, died in a Broad Peak avalanche. Search efforts continue for the remaining bodies after the incident. Rescuers recovered three bodies on Friday, facing weather disruptions. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the immeasurable loss to mountaineering. This tragedy highlights the extreme risks faced in high-altitude…

The Times of India

King Charles, Prince William pay tribute to ex-British soldier Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

King Charles III and Prince William have paid heartfelt tributes to celebrated Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja after he was killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, praising his military service, extraordinary climbing achievements and lasting legacy in the world of mountaineering.

The Times of India

Prince William ‘truly saddened’ by death of ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja

The Prince of Wales described Nirmal Purja as ’one of the world’s greatest mountaineers‘

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Evening Standard

William ‘truly saddened’ as ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead

William posted on social media on Saturday evening calling Mr Purja ‘one of the world’s greatest mountaineers’.

The Independent UK

World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche after missing for days

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The Economic Times

Nirmal Purja's final climb: How events unfolded for Nims Dai on Pakistan's Broad Peak after two climbers turned back

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja tragically died in an avalanche on Broad Peak. His expedition company confirmed his passing after a summit push on Thursday. The avalanche swept away ten climbers, including Purja, hundreds of meters downhill. Purja held the record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest peaks.…

The Guardian - UK

Top mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after 11 hit by avalanche in Pakistan

Other members of expedition led by world-renowned climber on Broad Peak have also died, climbing company says

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search.

Evening Standard

Nirmal Purja: Former British Army soldier and Netflix star confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak

The Independent UK

Former British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak.

Evening Standard

Spencer Matthews praying for miracle during search for climbers led by Briton

He shared a photo with the mountaineer on Instagram.

The Independent UK

Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered from Pakistan’s Broad Peak after deadly avalanche wipes out team

All 10 members of Purja’s team have been confirmed dead, as the operation to recover their remains continues

Bangkok Post

Search resumes for climbers missing in Pakistan avalanche

SKARDU, Pakistan - Rescue teams resumed a high-altitude search on Saturday for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world’s highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered.

France 24

Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others die in Pakistan avalanche

Acclaimed British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other expedition members died following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday.

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