Is Yeti Real? Indian Army Shares Pictures of Yeti's Footprints Found in Himalayas; Know About the Folklore Beasts
Indian Army tweeted saying that their mountaineering expedition team found the marks close to Makalu Base Camp.
The Indian Army claims to have spotted footprints of Yeti, the mythical creature that often appears in the folklore of Nepal. Sharing pictures of the footprints of yeti, Indian Army tweeted saying that their mountaineering expedition team found the marks close to Makalu Base Camp on April 9, 2019. They also tweeted that in the past it has only been sighted at Makalu-Barun National Park. As pictures of the footprints went viral, Twitterati came up with funny reactions to the spotting. However, many appeared surprised and the rest puzzled seeing and some had a hard time believing the pictures were real. After Six Decades Search, Footprints of the Elusive Yeti Unravelled, Discussed at Bhutan Lit Fest.
Sharing pictures of yeti's footprints on Twitter, ADG PI tweeted saying, "For the first time, an #IndianArmy Mountaineering Expedition Team has sited Mysterious Footprints of mythical beast 'Yeti' measuring 32x15 inches close to Makalu Base Camp on 09 April 2019. This elusive snowman has only been sighted at Makalu-Barun National Park in the past." As the tweet continues to be shared widely, people also reminded of how Tintin series 'rightly' mentioned about the existence of the mysterious beast. Loch Ness, Bunyip, Yeti and Some Folklore Beasts That 'Apparently' Exist and Where You Can Find Them!
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Know About Yeti
The presence of Yeti in the snowy Himalayas have been a popular theory. The legend of Abominable Snowman dates back to the 1920s. Multiple times in the past, trekkers and inhabitants of the Himalayan region have cited the presence of large furry creatures often supported by pictures of its footprints. However, with no scientific evidence or proof to ascertain their presence, Yeti continues to remain a mystery.
The name Yeti was coined by a British explorer who first documented similar footprints in the Lhakpa La of Tibet. Yeti is also commonly referred to as Meh-Teh (man-bear) and Kang-mi (snowman). Movies, serials, TV shows, comics, cartoon have often depicted Yeti making it a popular mythical creature. With no proofs available, scientists believe the footprints to be that of species in the mountains like bears.
American scholar Daniel C Taylor, who has spent about six decades of his life in search of the elusive creature, shared his findings, insights and rare photographs at the Mountain Echoes literary festival last year. Taylor has authored 'Yeti: The Ecology of a Mystery' which explores why people are so fascinated with the possibility of the creature.
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