William ‘truly saddened’ as ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead
Mr Purja was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, when the avalanche struck around midday on Thursday
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Mr Purja was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, when the avalanche struck around midday on Thursday. Every person who ventures into that world understands the risks, yet they go anyway, driven by curiosity, purpose, passion and a deep love for the places few will ever experience. "Today, it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja, tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak.
Furthermore, The news from Broad Peak is heartbreaking. The 43-year-old had been leading an expedition of ten climbers across the mountain. Despite searching with a team, they did not locate Michael.
In addition, In a social media post on Saturday evening, Prince William shared his condolences.
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Mr Purja was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, when the avalanche struck around midday on Thursday.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesEvery person who ventures into that world understands the risks, yet they go anyway, driven by curiosity, purpose, passion and a deep love for the places few will ever experience.
reliability moderate2/3 sources"Today, it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja, tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe news from Broad Peak is heartbreaking.
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The 43-year-old had been leading an expedition of ten climbers across the mountain.
according to Daily MailDespite searching with a team, they did not locate Michael.
according to Daily MailIn a social media post on Saturday evening, Prince William shared his condolences.
according to The Independent - UK NewsIn a post from William on social media on Saturday evening, he called Mr Purja “one of the world’s greatest mountaineers” and “truly unique”.
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The news from Broad Peak is heartbreaking.
omitted byCenterRight sidecovered byLeft sideRight sideMr Purja was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, when the avalanche struck around midday…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideHe served in the British military for 16 years, 10 of which were spent in the special forces, and he was awarded an MBE by the late Queen…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideWe will never forget you Nims and your unstoppable spirit." Mr Purja also collaborated with former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideA cold weather warfare specialist, Mr Purja was also the first Gurkha to climb Everest while serving in the British military. ‘I was truly…
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