{"id":24883,"date":"2026-08-02T06:05:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T01:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=24883"},"modified":"2026-08-02T06:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T01:05:32","slug":"mountaineer-nirmal-purja-9-others-killed-by-avalanche-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=24883","title":{"rendered":"Mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 9 others killed by avalanche in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnph.upi.com\/ph\/st\/th\/9371785628196\/2026\/upi_com\/39eea36c9e5700475e83842e87c1029a\/v1.5\/Mountaineer-Nirmal-Purja-9-others-killed-by-avalanche-in-Pakistan.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>British-Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 42, was among 10 climbers who were swept away by a deadly avalanche on Pakistan&#8217;s Broad Peak. File Photo by Narendra Shrestha\/EPA-EFE<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"story_dl\">Aug. 1 (UPI) &#8212;<\/span> World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others were killed during an avalanche on Pakistan&#8217;s Broad Peak, it was confirmed Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Purja, 42, was among 10 climbers who were swept away by the deadly avalanche on Thursday, leading rescuers on a frantic search for survivors.\n<\/p>\n<p>Officials said Friday they had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upi.com\/amp\/Top_News\/World-News\/2026\/07\/31\/pakistan-10-missing-mountaineers\/2771785477182\/\" target=\"_blank\">found two bodies and one body part<\/a>, but did not confirm who had died.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Today, it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal &#8216;Nimsdal&#8217; Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak,&#8221; his company said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbfmfQoiMmi\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\">statement<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have also received confirmation that other members of the expedition sadly did not survive,&#8221; the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>The expedition included Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy of Oman, Sohail Sakhi of Pakistan, Wang Zhong of China, Mallory Geis of the United States, as well as Pur &#8220;Yukta&#8221; Bahadur Gurung, Kili &#8220;Kilu&#8221; Pemba Sherpa, Nima Sherpa and Nawang Thindu Sherpa.<\/p>\n<p>Purja, known as Nims Dai, reached the peak of his sport in 2019, when he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upi.com\/Sports_News\/2019\/10\/29\/Nirmal-Purja-Ex-soldier-climbs-14-tallest-mountains-in-189-days-sets-record\/2391572355557\/\" target=\"_blank\">climbed all of the world&#8217;s 14 tallest peaks<\/a> in just six months, beating the previous record by nearly eight years.\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The world has lost one of mountaineering&#8217;s greatest climbers; a leader who inspired millions through his courage, humility and unwavering belief that human potential is far greater than we often imagine,&#8221; his company said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;More than his extraordinary achievements, he wanted to show the world what was possible when you dared to dream bigger, believed in yourself and refused to accept limitations,&#8221; the statement continued. &#8220;Through his actions, he inspired millions of people to believe that they, too, could achieve more than they ever thought possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Purja, who was Nepali and British, served in the U.K. military for 16 years and was awarded an MBE by the queen in 2016 for his outstanding achievement in mountaineering.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nims served with distinction in the British Armed Forces before becoming one of the world&#8217;s greatest mountaineers, putting Nepalese climbers on the map,&#8221; Prince Williams of Wales said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KensingtonRoyal\/status\/2083637647059095897\" target=\"_blank\">statement<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;His relentless pursuit of what seemed impossible, combined with his humility and selflessness, made him truly unique.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British-Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 42, was among 10 climbers who were swept away by a deadly avalanche on Pakistan&#8217;s Broad Peak. 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