Ten Climbers, Including Nirmal Purja, Die in Pakistan Avalanche
Ten climbers, including renowned climber Nirmal Purja, were swept away and confirmed dead in an avalanche in Pakistan, as reported by Purja's expedition company.
Chicago, IL, August 2, 2026 —
Ten climbers, including the internationally recognized mountaineer Nirmal Purja, have died following an avalanche in Pakistan. The incident was confirmed by Purja’s expedition company.
The group was caught in the avalanche, and all ten individuals were subsequently confirmed deceased. The exact location and date of the incident were not immediately specified in the report. Nirmal Purja, known for his record-breaking feats in mountaineering, was among those who perished.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the avalanche or the specific expedition were not provided by the expedition company at the time of reporting.
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