A search and recovery team led by renowned Nepali climber Mingma G recovered four bodies of climbers, including Nirmal Purja ‘Nimsdai,’ from around 5,700m on Broad Peak this afternoon.
Prince William has paid tribute to renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja following his death in the Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, describing him as "one of the world's greatest mountaineers" whose achievements brought global recognition to Nepali climbers.
Ground search and rescue teams on Pakistan's Broad Peak are preparing to transport the recovered bodies from their current location to Camp I before attempting helicopter evacuation, according to Mingma David Sherpa.