Remains of Climber Sandy Irvine Found on Everest

National Geographic's team has uncovered the boot and foot believed to belong to Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine, a climber who disappeared on Mount Everest in 1924 alongside George Mallory. This discovery was made on the Central Rongbuk Glacier, where Mallory's remains were found in 1999, reigniting speculation about whether the duo reached Everest's summit before their tragic end. The boot was identified by a sock with 'A.C. IRVINE' stitched on it, and the family has submitted DNA samples to confirm its identity. Irvine and Mallory's disappearance has long fueled debates in mountaineering history, particularly regarding their potential achievement of the summit nearly 29 years before Hillary and Norgay. The boot's discovery coincided with a documentary project and has led to hopes that Irvine's camera, believed to hold crucial evidence, might still be found. The search for answers continues as the mountaineering community looks to finally resolve this enduring mystery.