Rescue teams in Pakistan resumed their search on Saturday for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world's highest mountains. The remains of three mountaineers have been recovered so far. The avalanche hit on Thursday, cutting off contact with the ten-member international expedition led by renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja. Those recovered include an American woman, an Omani woman, and a Nepali man. The search operation is being conducted under challenging terrain and high-altitude weather conditions by the Pakistani army in coordination with local high-altitude climbers and rescuers.
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The rescue operation is being conducted by the Pakistani army in coordination with local high-altitude climbers and rescuers.
Seven climbers remain missing following the avalanche.
The remains of three climbers, including an American woman, an Omani woman, and a Nepali man, have been recovered and are being formally identified.