Seven Bodies Recovered from Broad Peak Avalanche | Roanoke News

Four more climbers, including famed British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were recovered from Broad Peak after a deadly avalanche struck a 10-person expedition — bringing the death toll to seven. Military helicopters aided search teams in one of Pakistan’s most grueling recovery missions. Families gathered in Kathmandu for candlelight vigils as Buddhist monks led prayers for the fallen, whose nationalities spanned Nepal, China, Britain, the U.S., and beyond. Officials plan to move bodies to a military hospital in Skardu when weather permits, while Pakistan’s Foreign Minister offered condolences and pledged continued cooperation. Avalanches and harsh conditions make high-altitude accidents tragically common on Pakistan’s peaks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e982e6699848564d