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Everest climber Irvine's foot believed found after 100 years

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Andrew Comyn "Sandy" Irvine went missing in June 1924 with partner George Mallory .

Irvine 's body was never found, but his foot was found by melting ice on a glacier.

British authorities are now verifying the identity of the foot using a DNA sample.

A descendent of Irvine said she was "moved to tears" when told the discovery.

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English

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