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Ten Climbers Dead on Broad Peak | Wilmington News
Ten climbers, including legendary mountaineer Nirmal Purja, lost their lives in a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak — the 12th tallest mountain in the world. Purja, famed for his record-breaking climbs and Netflix documentary “14 Peaks,” was leading the expedition when disaster struck. Rescue teams, hampered by brutal weather and terrain, recovered three bodies, including American climber Sarah Mallory Geis, before suspending efforts. The search resumed Saturday as rescuers battled harsh conditions to find the remaining seven. Hailing from Pakistan, Nepal, China, and Britain, these climbers…
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