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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche
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Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja, a former British Special Boat Service soldier, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak.
Purja was known for his record-breaking 'Project Possible' expedition, in which he climbed all 14 eight-thousanders in 6 months and 6 days.
His death occurred on August 1, 2026, during an avalanche on Broad Peak, according to reports.
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