DNA TEST IDENTIFIES 'GREEN BOOTS' EVEREST CLIMBER AFTER 30 YEARS

A climber known as "Green Boots" has been identified through DNA testing, resolving a mystery that lasted nearly three decades. The body became a recognisable landmark on Mount Everest as thousands of climbers attempting to reach the summit passed the remains over the years. The identification follows advances in genetic analysis that allowed researchers to determine who the climber was.

The body had remained on the mountain in a frozen state, visible to mountaineers on the standard climbing route. The remains became notable enough to acquire a nickname based on the distinctive green boots the climber wore. For approximately 30 years, the identity of the individual remained unknown despite the body's prominence on one of the world's highest peaks.

The successful identification through DNA analysis represents a development in the ability to determine the identities of climbers who have died on Everest. The resolution of this case may provide closure to the family of the deceased. The finding demonstrates how modern forensic techniques can be applied to long-standing mysteries on the mountain, where extreme conditions have historically made recovery and identification of remains challenging.