India eyes "high risk" Mount Everest mission to recover frozen body of climber "Green Boots" after 30 years
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- • India plans to recover the frozen body of climber "Green Boots" after 30 years on Mount Everest.
- • The operation is considered "high risk" due to treacherous terrain and harsh weather conditions.
- • Authorities hope to bring closure to the families of those affected by the 1996 disaster.
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Indian authorities plan to recover the frozen body of a climber who died on Mount Everest nearly 30 years ago. The body, known as "Green Boots," has become a grim waypoint for climbers. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police is involved in the operation.
The recovery mission would be a perilous operation, according to a Mount Everest veteran. Retrieving the body is a significant task, especially given the high risk involved.
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