Mt. Everest Climber FOUND: Long-Lost Adventurer’s Remains Could Help Solve 100 Year Mystery

The Scoop: National Geographic has the story of the potential discovery of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, who disappeared attempting to climb Everest in 1924. [ABC]

The remains of British explorer Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine, who vanished in 1924 while attempting to summit Mount Everest with George Mallory, are believed to have been discovered after 100 years. A team found a boot and sock marked with Irvine’s name on the Central Rongbuk Glacier. The discovery could provide new insights into whether Irvine and Mallory reached the summit before their disappearance. The Irvine family is reportedly offering DNA samples to confirm the identity of the remains.