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Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers

Published by NPR World By Chris Arnold · 2 August 2026 at 01:23
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Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers
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A mountaineering team with climbers from around the world, including the U.S., was attempting to climb one of the tallest peaks on earth.

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