Rescue teams in northern Pakistan have recovered the bodies of four climbers after an avalanche struck an expedition on Broad Peak, leaving at least 10 mountaineers missing, officials said on Friday.
Among those unaccounted for is renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja (Nims Dai), famous for setting the record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains.
According to Pakistan's Alpine Club, the avalanche hit the team while they were climbing the 8,047-metre Broad Peak in the Karakoram mountain range. The climbers have reportedly been out of contact since the incident.
Authorities said difficult weather conditions and the mountain's rugged terrain have complicated rescue operations. Search teams are continuing efforts to locate the remaining six missing climbers.
The expedition included climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States, although officials are still verifying the identities of those affected.
Pakistani authorities said helicopters and other rescue resources have been deployed whenever weather conditions permit. China's Foreign Ministry also said it is monitoring the situation and is ready to assist Pakistan if needed.
Purja, 43, is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest mountaineers. He gained international recognition after climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres in just six months and six days in 2019, and later helped achieve the first winter ascent of K2 in 2021.
Rescue efforts remain ongoing as officials race against time to find any survivors.
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