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Broad Peak Avalanche Recovery | Charlotte News
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A deadly avalanche on Broad Peak has claimed seven lives, including famed climber Nirmal Purja, as a massive rescue operation unfolds through treacherous terrain using military helicopters and elite climbers. Bodies of Zhong Wang, Nima Sherpa, and Kilu Sherpa were recovered and will be transported to Skardu for medical handling. The tragedy, now Pakistan’s deadliest mountaineering disaster, drew global grief — from Kathmandu’s candlelit vigil led by Buddhist monks to international condolences from Pakistan’s Foreign Minister. Amid the risks inherent in Pakistan’s high peaks, recovery teams from both nations showed extraordinary bravery, bringing closure to grieving families while honoring the fallen.
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