July 31 (UPI) -- Rescue crews searching for 10 missing mountaineers following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak mountain found four bodies, officials said Friday.
The expedition was led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Pruja and included American climber and wellness entrepreneur Mallory Geis.
Maj. Gen. Irfan Arshad Khan, president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, said in a statement posted on Instagram on Friday that the bodies had been located.
"Search-and-rescue operations remain ongoing, and we urge the public to await verified updates before drawing conclusions," the club said in a separate statement.
"The Alpine Club of Pakistan extends its continued thoughts to the climbers and their families during this difficult time."
