Southwest Indiana IN

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

WAOV Vincennes

Aug 2, 2026

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

Famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who was the subject of a 2021 Netflix documentary, was among 10 climbers confirmed dead on Saturday on the world's 12th-tallest mountain in Pakista…

Read the full story at WAOV Vincennes

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

More from Southwest Indiana

Women's Soccer Drops Conference Game to Valparaiso

Two Indiana Cooks Just Won World Food Championship Titles

5 Things I'm Giving Myself Permission to Enjoy This Fall

Grankina paces UE women in opening round

Indiana State third, all five Sycamores in the top 20 through first day at Braun Intercollegiate

Vanderburgh Co. CASA & Bar Louie Host Trunk or Treat Giveback

5 Signs Halloween Has Taken Over Southern Indiana

Aces Prepare for Road Match Against No. 18 Wisconsin