Families mourn Nepali mountaineers killed in Pakistan avalanche
Three Nepali mountaineers died in an avalanche in Pakistan, and relatives have gathered to mourn their deaths.
Three mountaineers from Nepal — Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa — were killed in an avalanche in Pakistan. Their relatives have since come together to grieve their loss.
Family members gathered to honor the memory of the three men, who died while working in Pakistan's mountains.
Background
Sherpa mountaineers from Nepal are widely regarded as among the most experienced and skilled high-altitude climbers in the world. They frequently work as guides and support staff on international mountaineering expeditions, including in Pakistan's mountain ranges, home to several of the world's highest peaks.
No further details about the exact circumstances of the avalanche or whether there were additional casualties have been reported so far.
