A tragic avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak has left ten climbers stranded, with seven still missing. Rescue teams are combing the snowfields, battling harsh weather and perilously steep terrain in a bid to locate the missing men.
The remains of three upstanders have been recovered: Omani climber Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy, Nepalese mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurun, and American climber Mallory Geis. They were part of a group of ten who were preparing for the summit when the disaster struck Thursday afternoon.
“We are doing everything possible to find the remaining climbers,” said lead rescue officer Ali Rehman. “The conditions are extremely difficult, but our search is broadening as we receive more data on likely locations.”
Fire and rescue services, along with international partners, are coordinating nightly searches amid the severe mountain conditions. Local authorities urge anyone with information about the missing climbers to contact the police line immediately.
Officials have established a coordination center in Quetta, the provincial capital, where updates will be broadcast to the public. The Brazilian meteorological service also noted that a sudden snow surge precipitated the avalanche – a combination of temperature thaw and heavy snowfall.
