Two mountaineers dead, eight missing in avalanche on Broad Peak

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Two bodies and a body part have been found during a search for 10 missing climbers after an avalanche in Pakistan

Earlier reports said four bodies had been recovered, with the Alpine Club of Pakistan blaming the discrepancy on a "miscommunication"

The search for survivors has been suspended for the day due to weather conditions, the home secretary of Gilgit Baltistan tells the BBC, but is expected to continue tomorrow

Ten mountaineers were declared missing late on Thursday on Broad Peak in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan - it's one of the world's highest mountains

Among them is prominent mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who is known for climbing the world's 14 tallest peaks in just over six months in 2019

The entire team has been out of communication since the avalanche at midday local time on Thursday - Pakistan's army dispatched two helicopters for the rescue effort

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