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Everest Green Shoe Owner Identified After 30 Years
The report highlights the identity of the Indian climber Dorji Morup, known as "The Green Shoe," who died in 1996 while attempting to summit Mount Everest from the north side via Tibet. Following a secret operation, his identity was confirmed through DNA analysis, revealing that he was a member of the Indian Border Police. His remains have remained at an altitude of about 300 meters below the summit since his death during a snowstorm, serving as a landmark along the route to the top despite nearly 27 years passing. The Indian authorities are now seeking to recover his body to honor him, despite technical and diplomatic challenges. This effort is part of a tribute to the life of the man and climber who sacrificed his life to achieve a national dream.
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