Nirmal Purja Among 10 Climbers Killed in Avalanche on Pakistan's K2 Mountain

Nirmal Purja, a renowned mountaineer, was among 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on Pakistan's K2, the world's 12th-tallest mountain, on Saturday. The incident is part of a string of tragic accidents affecting high-altitude expeditions this year. Nirmal Purja, who gained fame after being featured in a 2021 Netflix documentary, leaves behind his family and friends. The victims include climbers from various countries, with the cause of the avalanche still under investigation.