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Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, known worldwide for his indomitable courage and mountaineering records, and his 10-member team have gone missing on Pakistan’s dangerous Broad Peak. According to reports, the entire team was swept away by a massive avalanche while climbing this 8,047-meter-high snow-capped peak in Pakistan. This unexpected accident has completely disrupted contact with the climbers, sending shockwaves through the international mountaineering community.

Avalanche at Broad Peak and Full Details of the Missing Team

According to local Pakistani authorities, the tragic accident occurred at around 12 noon on Thursday at Broad Peak, located in the Karakoram mountain range. The avalanche swept the climbers away from Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest peak and one of the most treacherous to climb. The missing 10-member international team includes an American, a Chinese, an Omani, and five Nepalese nationals, led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Bad weather and difficult terrain prevented immediate contact.

Helicopter Rescue Operation Begins Friday Morning

According to reports from the BBC and the Alpine Club of Pakistan, the Pakistani administration assessed the situation following the incident and, as the weather cleared on Friday morning, launched a war-like rescue and relief operation. Specialized helicopters are being deployed to search for the missing climbers. The Alpine Club of Pakistan has called for the international mountaineering community to unite during this difficult time, while rescue teams continue to search the icy terrain in the hope of saving lives.

Who is record-holding mountaineer Nirmal Purja?

Missing mountaineer Nirmal Purja is a renowned mountaineer from Nepal who also served in the prestigious Royal Marines unit of the British Army. After reaching Mount Everest’s base camp in 2012, his passion for mountaineering was so ignited that he created history. In 2019, Nirmal Purja astonished the world by conquering all 14 peaks in the world over 8,000 meters in a record time of just six months and six days. Furthermore, he achieved the unique feat of conquering the most difficult peaks like Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse within just 48 hours. A popular documentary titled “14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible” has been made about his extraordinary life journey. Currently, locating the missing team safely amid harsh weather conditions remains a major challenge for rescue teams.