Which mountain were they climbing?

They were on Broad Peak in Pakistan.

Who was Nirmal Purja?

He was a famous Nepalese‑born mountaineer known for climbing all 14 eight‑thousanders.

When did the avalanche happen?

The avalanche occurred on Thursday; the deaths were confirmed later.

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All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead

First publishedAug 1, 17:01 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 14:08 UTC · just now ago

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Answer

A mountaineering team with climbers from around the world, including the U.S., was attempting to climb one of the tallest peaks on earth.(Image credit: Niranjan Shrestha)

Reported by 5 outlets — NPR World, PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera, Fox News Latest, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

An avalanche hit Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday. Ten climbers, including famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were swept away. All ten have been confirmed dead. Rescue teams later found some remains, including an American climber’s.

Why it matters

The loss shows the dangers of high‑altitude climbing even for experienced experts. It also reminds us of the risks faced by international climbing teams.

In brief

Which mountain were they climbing?: They were on Broad Peak in Pakistan.
Who was Nirmal Purja?: He was a famous Nepalese‑born mountaineer known for climbing all 14 eight‑thousanders.
When did the avalanche happen?: The avalanche occurred on Thursday; the deaths were confirmed later.

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Most outlets stress the tragedy and the loss of Nirmal Purja, while some add details about his fame, the documentary, or the discovery of an American climber’s remains. A few also give extra facts about the mountain’s height and the timing of the confirmation.

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Emphasis on Nirmal Purja’s fame and documentary.
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NPR WorldAug 1, 22:23highlights his fame and Netflix documentary
Al JazeeraAug 1, 20:10calls him record‑breaking climber
Seattle TimesAug 1, 17:01mentions his nickname Nims Dai
Fox News LatestAug 2, 01:59notes his 2021 Netflix documentary
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Adds info about American climber’s remains found.
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Fox News LatestAug 2, 01:59adds that American climber’s remains were found
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Scouting report
Gives mountain height and location details.
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Fox News LatestAug 2, 01:59states Broad Peak’s height and Karakoram range
PBS NewsHourAug 1, 18:03mentions Broad Peak but no height
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Differs on timing of confirmation.
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PBS NewsHourAug 1, 18:03says avalanche occurred Thursday
Fox News LatestAug 2, 01:59says deaths confirmed Saturday

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