Body of Pakistani climber recovered from Broad Peak 2 weeks after avalanche killed 10
Summary
A team of volunteers recovered the body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi nearly two weeks after an avalanche on Broad Peak killed 10 mountaineers. The climbers were part of an international expedition, and the tragedy is one of Pakistan’s deadliest recent mountaineering accidents.Key Facts
- Sohail Sakhi’s body was missing since July 30 after an avalanche on Broad Peak.
- The avalanche killed a total of 10 climbers from different countries.
- The expedition was led by famous climber Nirmal Purja.
- Eight bodies, including Sakhi’s, have now been recovered.
- Volunteers found Sakhi’s body and rescuers helped bring it to base camp.
- Authorities plan to transport the body by helicopter if the weather allows.
- A candlelight vigil was held in Islamabad to honor the climbers.
- Broad Peak is the 12th-highest mountain in the world, located near K2 in Pakistan.
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