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All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk MUNIR AHMED and RIAZ KHAN, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway The expedition company of renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja has confirmed that all 10 climbers are deceased.
A tragic incident has occurred in Pakistan, where an avalanche swept away a group of climbers. The expedition company of renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja has confirmed that all 10 climbers are deceased. Search teams are currently working to recover the bodies of the climbers.
Nirmal Purja's expedition company, Elite Exped, released a statement regarding the incident. Further details about the avalanche and the recovery efforts are available from the source, for those seeking more information about this tragic event.
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Category: business Published: August 1, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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