A group of climbers just found something shocking on Mount Everest. They found the remains of a person who disappeared a hundred years ago.

The climber was likely Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine. He went missing in 1924. He was trying to reach the top of the mountain with his partner, George Mallory. They were the first people who ever tried to climb the world’s tallest peak.

For a whole century, nobody knew what happened to them. They vanished into the snow and ice. This discovery is a huge deal for historians and mountain lovers.

Experts think this finding could solve a very old mystery. People have argued for decades about whether the two men made it to the top before they died. If they did, it would mean they reached the summit way earlier than we thought.

The search team found a boot with a foot inside. They also found a sock with a name tag that said 'A.C. Irvine.' This is the best proof we have ever had about where he ended up.

The body was found because the mountain is changing. The ice and snow on Everest are melting faster than before. As the glaciers shrink, things that were hidden for years are finally popping up.

This discovery is a sad reminder of how dangerous the mountain is. But for people who study history, it is also a giant clue. We might finally know the truth about the first team to climb the world’s highest point.

Source: New York Post