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Mystery identity of 'Green Boots' climber - who became a macabre landmark frozen in ice after dying on Everest - is finally solved after DNA test

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The 'Green Boots' climber is a well-known, albeit grim, fixture on Mount Everest, with many climbers encountering the body on their ascent to the summit. The body's location on the Northeast Ridge route has made it a somber milestone for those attempting to reach the top of the mountain. The identification of the climber's remains after nearly three decades is significant, as it brings closure to the individual's family and sheds light on a long-standing mystery.
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Mystery identity of 'Green Boots' climber - who became a macabre landmark frozen in ice after dying on Everest - is finally solved after DNA test
For almost 30 years, the body of the climber became a macabre landmark for thousands attempting to reach the summit.
1 Jul, 08:52