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Nirmal Purja Among 10 Climbers Killed in Avalanche on Pakistan's K2 Mountain
Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been identified among 10 climbers killed by an avalanche on the world's 12th-tallest mountain in Pakistan.
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.
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