American climber's remains found after avalanche in Pakistan, other mountaineers still missing

In Pakistan on 1 August 2026, an avalanche hit a group of climbers on Broad Peak. Early reports said the remains of an American climber had been found and other mountaineers were still missing. Later reports, including Reuters and the Associated Press, said all 10 climbers swept away were confirmed dead, among them the Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, aged 43.

Purja's climbing company confirmed his death. He was known as 'Nimsdai' and was described by media as a former Royal Marine and Netflix star. The New York Times reported that the last missing climbers' bodies were found.