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Rescuers Recover Bodies of Mallory Geis and Others Following Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak found four bodies and recovered three of them Friday. The Gilgit-Baltistan government identified the recovered bodies as Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed, and American climber Mallory Geis. The search and rescue operation, which includes army helicopters, continues to be hampered by harsh weather conditions. The expedition was led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who is still among the missing. The team lost contact with their base camp after the avalanche struck on Thursday. The 39-year-old Mallory Geis, a resident of San Antonio, Texas, was attempting her first 8,000-meter peak in Pakistan. The search for the remaining climbers continues as authorities work to overcome the adverse weather to reach the other members of the 10-person expedition.

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