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Nirmal Purja Dead After Broad Peak Avalanche | Edmonton News
Tragedy strikes the climbing world as record-setting mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, dies in a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak alongside nine others. Known for his jaw-dropping 14 peaks feat in under seven months and his Netflix documentary fame, Purja’s loss has stunned the global mountaineering community. Rescue teams face extreme challenges in Pakistan’s rugged terrain, recovering three bodies so far, with the remaining seven—including Purja’s—still awaiting retrieval. His legacy of courage and determination lives on, deeply mourned by climbers worldwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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