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Avalanche in Pakistan: 4 killed and 6 missing
Four people were killed and six others are missing following an avalanche in Pakistan. Among the missing is also the renowned climber "Nirmal Purja".
The incident was reported today, with the number of dead and missing provided in an initial news report. At this stage, no further details have been given about the circumstances of the avalanche or the status of the rescue operations.
Nirmal Purja, the Nepali climber
The avalanche occurred on the afternoon of July 30, but the report of the incident was only received in the evening hours, which delayed the departure of rescue forces until the following morning. The harsh weather conditions in the Karakoram range are currently also limiting helicopter activity and complicating aerial searches.
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