World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche
Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja died after an avalanche struck his expedition on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, on Friday. Purja and five other climbers were reported missing after the avalanche hit the mountain's standard West Ridge route at an altitude of around 21,600 to 21,850 feet.
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2 developments- Aug 1World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche
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