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ITBP IDs “Green Boots” as 1996 Victim, Plans Recovery

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) identified the “Green Boots” body on Everest’s north face as lance naik Dorje Morup, who died in a blizzard after summiting on 10 May 1996.
The ITBP is seeking a specialist team to recover Morup’s body by September for DNA testing.
Rescue chiefs warn the descent will need 10-12 elite Sherpas, cost $40,000-$80,000, and lacks helicopter support.

History

Historical Context

The 1924 British Everest expedition lost two of its eight climbers—George Mallory and Andrew Irvine—representing a 25 % fatality rate, a mystery that spurred repeated searches. Research teams in 1999, 1986 and again in 2024, backed by the Royal Geographical Society and National Geographic, used elite Sherpas and international coordination to locate the missing bodies.

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Story summary

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) identified the “Green Boots” body on Everest’s north face as lance naik Dorje Morup, who died in a blizzard after summiting on 10 May 1996.
The ITBP is seeking a specialist team to recover Morup’s body by September for DNA testing.
Rescue chiefs warn the descent will need 10-12 elite Sherpas, cost $40,000-$80,000, and lacks helicopter support.

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