Melting glaciers on Mount Everest are revealing the bodies of dead climbers, sparking concern from the organizers of expeditions to the famous peak, according to the BBC. The body, wearing neon green climbing boots, became a landmark for climbers, although there are reports that it is no longer visible. In 1999, the well-preserved body of famous British mountaineer George Mallory was discovered on Everest, 75 years after his death. MOUNT EVEREST'S ICE IS MELTING, RESEARCHER CLAIMSIn 2017, a team of local Sherpa climbers recovered the body of an Indian climber that had been on Everest for a year. NO MORE FAKE VIEWS: NEPAL TESTS GPS-TRACKING DEVICES FOR MOUNT EVEREST CLIMBSScientists have highlighted the impact of climate change on the famous mountain.
Source: Fox News March 22, 2019 15:46 UTC