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Rescue Team Targets Green Boots Body, Costs Up to $80K

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A high-altitude rescue team will attempt to retrieve the body known as “Green Boots,” identified as Dorje Morup.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police confirmed Morup’s identity through his clothing, equipment and a summit certificate dated 5:30 p.m. on 10 May 1996.
Experts estimate that a straightforward recovery will cost $40,000-$80,000 and will require 10-12 elite Sherpas to fix support ropes.

History

Historical Context

The May 10-11 1996 Everest disaster killed eight climbers, including guides Rob Hall and Scott Fischer, and three Indian Indo-Tibetan Border Police members such as Dorje Morup on the north face. The tragedy sparked worldwide scrutiny of commercial expeditions and intensified debate over rescue responsibilities. Today the ITBP’s plan to recover Morup’s body uses elite Sherpas and rope installations, echoing the 1996 rescue challenges.

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Story summary

A high-altitude rescue team will attempt to retrieve the body known as “Green Boots,” identified as Dorje Morup.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police confirmed Morup’s identity through his clothing, equipment and a summit certificate dated 5:30 p.m. on 10 May 1996.
Experts estimate that a straightforward recovery will cost $40,000-$80,000 and will require 10-12 elite Sherpas to fix support ropes.

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