Experts identified the identity of the deceased climber whose body has been on Everest for 30 years
The body of the climber, widely known as "Green Boots", has been on Everest since 1996. Since then, he has remained one of the mountain's main mysteries. Now his identity has been established: DNA analysis showed that the deceased was Indian climber Dorje Morup, who was 47 years old at the time of his death, writes BILD.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) confirmed the identity of the deceased after receiving the DNA test results. The descent of Morup's body from the so-called "death zone" (at an altitude of over 8000 meters) is planned for this summer. Currently, ITBP is looking for a company specializing in high-altitude rescue and evacuation operations.
On May 10, 1996, Morup was part of a six-person group attempting to ascend Everest via the north face.
When the group encountered a strong snowstorm near the summit, three members turned back. Morup continued his ascent with two other climbers. Shortly thereafter, all three died on the mountain.
Since operations to retrieve bodies from such an altitude are considered very dangerous, Morup's body remained on the mountain for about 30 years — snow and ice preserved it over these decades.
For many climbers attempting Everest, this body became a grim landmark on the route to the summit via the Northeast Ridge.
For decades, the identity of the deceased remained a subject of debate. Many climbers believed that "Green Boots" was Indian climber Tsewang Paljor, who was in the same group as Morup and died at the age of 28.
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