Four Bodies Recovered After Avalanche Hits Climbing Team on Broad Peak
7 sources across 6 countries · 1 state-linked
Who reported this
- The Guardian
- Reuters
- Le Monde
- South China Morning Post
- Al Jazeera
- El Pais
- Bloomberg
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- Centre-left
- Centre
- Centre-right
- Right
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Pakistani search crews have recovered four bodies after an avalanche struck a team of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the world's 12th highest mountain. The incident occurred on Thursday in the Karakoram range of northern Pakistan. The expedition was led by Nirmal Purja, a world renowned Nepali mountaineer and former member of the British military. Two of the deceased have been identified as Pur Bahadur Gurung, a Nepali citizen, and Nadhira Alharthy, an Omani climber who was the first from her country to climb Everest.
The team included five Nepalese climbers, a Pakistani mountaineer named Sohail Sakhi, an American named Mallory Geis, and a Chinese climber identified as Wang. There are conflicting reports regarding other members; some sources mention two British nationals while others list the American climber. Search efforts for the remaining six climbers are ongoing in a remote and difficult area, though harsh weather has hampered retrieval operations. GPS data indicated the avalanche occurred at approximately 6,579 meters between camp two and camp three on the west ridge.
Nirmal Purja is widely known for climbing all 14 of the world's peaks over 8,000 meters in just over six months in 2019. His achievements were featured in a Netflix documentary. While most reports focus on his records and the rescue efforts, some coverage highlights the controversies surrounding his career. This includes disputes over his climbing ethics, his use of extensive logistical support, and past allegations of inappropriate behavior.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- These outlets provided detailed biographical context on Purja, including both his professional achievements and the controversies surrounding his climbing methods and personal conduct.
- Centre
- These outlets provided concise, factual summaries of the casualties and the identity of the missing lead climber.
- Centre-right
- This outlet focused on the international composition of the team and the official statements from Pakistani police.
Sources
- Centre-left Al Jazeera: Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
- Centre Bloomberg: Four Dead, Famed Nepal Climber Among Missing In Pakistan
- Centre-left El Pais: Nirmal Purja, the controversial record breaking Himalayan climber, disappears along with nine more mountaineers on Broad Peak
- Centre-left Le Monde: Avalanche in Pakistan: ten mountaineers, including Nirmal Purja, disappear on Broad Peak, 12th highest mountain on the planet
- Centre Reuters: Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani mountain, sources say - Reuters
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: 4 bodies found after Pakistan avalanche hits climbing team led by Nepal’s Nirmal Purja
- Centre-left The Guardian: World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain
Faithfulness score: 1.00 (fraction of claims supported by the sources, self-judged).