An avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak late Thursday, leaving seven of the ten climbers in the area missing. The bodies of Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy of Oman, Pur Bahadur Gurun of Nepal and Mallory Geis of the United States were recovered, while the remaining seven are still unaccounted for. Rescue crews have been working into the weekend to locate the missing and secure the site. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reports the situation remains fluid, with authorities urging caution for further climbing activity in the region. As the crisis unfolds, the international climbing community stays alert for updates and offers support.
Pakistan Avalanche Leaves Seven Climbers Missing in Broad Peak
An avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak late Thursday left seven of the ten climbers in the area missing. Rescue teams are still working on the scene.
The bodies of three climbers were found: Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy from Oman, Pur Bahadur Gurun from Nepal and Mallory Geis from the United States.
The missing climbers are still unaccounted for and the rescue operation continues into Saturday.
This update is sourced from BBC’s Caroline Davies, reporting the latest facts.
