Netflix documentary star Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche
“The world has lost one of mountaineering’s greatest climbers,” the company, Elite Exped, said in a statement. It stressed that it mourned all the lives lost, adding: “No words can ease the pain of this unimaginable loss.”
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The 10-member expedition was swept away by an avalanche Thursday on Pakistan’s Broad Peak.
“The loss of these courageous climbers, who came from different nations united by their passion for the mountains, is an immeasurable loss to the global mountaineering fraternity,” said Irfan Arshad Khan, the president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
“The mountains inspire us with their beauty, but they also remind us of the immense risks faced by those who venture into the high Himalaya and Karakoram,” he said.
The backstory:
Purja’s company described him as “a leader who inspired millions through his courage, humility and unwavering belief that human potential is far greater than we often imagine.”
Big picture view:
The Source: The Associated Press contributed to this report. Information in this story came from The Associated Press, which cited statements from Purja’s expedition company, Elite Exped, Pakistan’s Alpine Club, local police officials and regional authorities. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
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