He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home

For 30 years, a dead body known as "Green Boots" has been lying in the snow near the summit of Mount Everest. The lime mountaineering boots worn by an Indian climber, Dorje Morup, have been a grim trail marker for climbers on their ascent of the world's highest peak. Now, India is seeking a specialist high-altitude recovery team to attempt the complex and risky mission of retrieving Morup's body.

Morup's family has long hoped for his return, and his wife recently expressed her hope that he would come home. Morup, a lance corporal in the Indo Tibetan Border Police, was part of an Indian expedition attempting to reach the summit from the Chinese side of Everest. He and two others survived a blizzard while descending, but tragedy struck when all three perished.

The body of "Green Boots" has been lying frozen at an altitude of 8,500 meters for three decades. Retrieving the body is a dangerous and grueling task, requiring a team of capable climbers and careful planning due to the harsh weather and terrain. The mission's success hinges on the ability to navigate the steep, unforgiving landscape and bring the remains back to safety, all while minimizing the risk to the lives of the rescue team.