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Bear believed responsible for 1937yeti footprints on Everest
A page from the Illustrated London News in 1937, entitled The abominable snowman unmasked, reporting on confirmation that suspected yeti footprints discovered in the Himalayas were in fact those of the red bear(Ursus Arctos Isabellinus). Date: 1937
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The Abominable Snowman Unmasked: Rediscovering the Truth Behind the Legendary Yeti Footprints of 1937 This image, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1937, reveals a startling revelation in the annals of Himalayan exploration: the confirmation that the enigmatic yeti footprints discovered on Mount Everest were, in fact, those of the elusive red bear, Ursus Arctos Isabellinus. The year was 1937, and the world held its breath as news of the discovery of large, mysterious footprints in the snowy Himalayas spread like wildfire. The Abominable Snowman, as the creature was popularly known, had long been the stuff of legend and folklore, with numerous sightings and tales of encounters with this fierce and wild animal circulating among mountaineers and local populations. However, the discovery of these footprints, which measured an impressive 24 inches long and 15 inches wide, seemed to provide incontrovertible evidence of the existence of this elusive creature. The scientific community was abuzz with excitement, and numerous expeditions were mounted to confirm the findings. But the truth, as it often does, proved to be more complex than the legend. After rigorous examination of the footprints, renowned zoologist and explorer, Dr. Bernard Heuvelmans, identified them as belonging to none other than the red bear, a subspecies of the brown bear native to the region. This revelation, while initially met with skepticism, ultimately put to rest the myth of the Abominable Snowman and provided valuable insights into the natural history of the Himalayas. This fascinating image serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown and the importance of scientific inquiry in unraveling the mysteries of our natural world.
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