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All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead

WGNO 26 New Orleans

Aug 1, 2026

ISLAMABAD (AP) - Renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers swept away by an avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed to have died, and search teams are trying…

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All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead

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