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Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan<\/strong> \u2013 A tragic avalanche on Pakistan\u2019s Broad Peak, one of the world\u2019s highest mountains, has left four climbers dead and six others feared missing, according to local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The avalanche struck the 8,047-meter (26,400-foot) Broad Peak in the Karakoram mountain range, impacting a ten-member international mountaineering team led by renowned Nepal-born climber Nirmal Purja<\/strong>. Search and rescue operations were launched after reports of the avalanche emerged on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Officials confirmed that four bodies have been recovered from the mountain. Two of the victims have been identified as Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy of Oman<\/strong> and Pur Bahadur Gurung of Nepal<\/strong>, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan. Authorities are still working to identify the remaining two recovered bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The climbing team was made up of mountaineers from several countries, including an American, a Chinese national, a Pakistani, an Omani, and six Nepali climbers. Six members of the expedition remain unaccounted for, raising fears that the death toll could increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search and rescue efforts were suspended due to adverse weather conditions but are expected to resume as soon as conditions improve, said Faisal Ehsan Pirzada<\/strong>, Home Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely as rescue teams prepare to return to the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The expedition was led by Nirmal Purja<\/strong>, one of the most accomplished mountaineers in the world. Purja gained international recognition in 2019 after completing the ascent of all 14 of the world\u2019s peaks above 8,000 meters in just over six months, a record-breaking achievement in high-altitude climbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broad Peak, located near the Pakistan-China border, is the world\u2019s 12th-highest mountain and is known for its challenging terrain and unpredictable weather. The latest tragedy highlights the significant dangers faced by climbers attempting to summit some of the world\u2019s highest peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescue operations are expected to continue as authorities and mountaineering organizations work to determine the fate of the missing climbers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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