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Search resumes in Pakistan for missing climbers
['Algoafm South Africa']
AlgoaFM News
Pakistan rescue teams resumed a high-altitude search on Saturday for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered.
"The rescue team has reported that they have spotted a few (more) dead bodies of the climbers through drone footage," the statement said.
"The rescue operation is being conducted under extremely challenging terrain and high-altitude weather conditions by the Pakistani army in coordination with local high-altitude climbers and rescuers," it added.
The expedition comprised 10 people -- including Purja, five Nepalis, a Pakistani, an Omani, an American, and a climber from China.
The team was last in contact on Thursday morning, the official statement said, with reports emerging that evening of the powerful avalanche.