Renowned climber and former British special forces soldier confirmed dead after avalanche
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Nirmal Purja, a renowned British-Nepali mountaineer and former British special forces soldier, has been confirmed dead following an avalanche on Broad Peak, one of the world's highest mountains in Pakistan. The incident occurred on Thursday, when an avalanche struck a group of 10 climbers.
Purja was widely recognized in the mountaineering community for his high-altitude accomplishments before his death on the Pakistani peak.
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NYT World (US)Emphasizes his British-Nepali heritage and his identity as a mountaineer.
Sky News World (GB)Highlights his background as a former British special forces soldier.