Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and fellow climbers
An international mountaineering team was struck by an avalanche while attempting one of the world's tallest peaks in Pakistan.
An avalanche in Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and several members of his international climbing team. The group, which included climbers from multiple countries including the United States, was engaged in an expedition to ascend one of the tallest mountains on Earth. Details about the specific location and numbers of casualties have not been fully disclosed.
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