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07/30 20:31 CDT 10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing
on a Pakistan peak
10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan
peak
ISLAMABAD (AP) --- Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born
mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the
world's highest mountains in northern Pakistan.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan received initial reports that the avalanche struck
the team led by Nims Dai and the climbers have been out of communication since
then, club Vice President Karrar Haidri said in a statement late Thursday.
The expedition includes five Nepalese climbers led by Nims Dai, Pakistani
mountaineer Sohail Sakhi of Hunza, Omani climber Nathira, American climber
Mallory Geis, a Chinese climber identified as Wang, and another foreign
climber, Haidri said.
The club's president, Maj. Gen. Irfan Arshad, and its senior leaders were in
contact with government officials to facilitate an immediate search-and-rescue
operation.
The club said every effort was being made to mobilize helicopters and other
rescue resources quickly, subject to weather and operational conditions.
The 8,047-meter (26,401-foot) Broad Peak in the Karakoram range is the world's
12th highest mountain. Pakistan is home to several top mountain peaks and
climbers flock from all over the world to attempt to scale the summits.
"The Alpine Club of Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation and
coordinating with all concerned stakeholders," the statement said. It added
that the club stands in solidarity with the climbers' families and the
international mountaineering community.
