Pakistani search team brings body of renowned climber killed in avalanche to base camp
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Search teams, supported by military helicopters, have recovered the bodies of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three other climbers from Broad Peak in Pakistan. The recovery operation concluded on Wednesday, nearly a week after the climbers were caught in an avalanche. The mission has been described by the Alpine Club of Pakistan as one of the most technically demanding recovery efforts ever conducted on the mountain.
Following the recovery, memorial services have begun, including a ceremony in Kathmandu where mourners gathered to light candles before portraits of the deceased. The total number of bodies recovered from the site has reached seven as authorities conclude the search efforts.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on the emotional aftermath and memorial services
Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand) (NZ)Emphasizes the technical difficulty of the recovery operation
Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Highlights the military involvement and total casualty count
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