'Yeti footprints' article

[Shazzoir]

Article with pics here:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india ... e-5701837/

'The Indian Army Monday claimed it had discovered “mysterious footprints” of a Yeti, a mythical creature of folklore in Nepal. Taking to Twitter, the Army said its Mountaineering Expedition Team had found its footprints, measuring 32.15 inches, near the Makalu base camp in Nepal on April 9, 2019. It posted pictures of its sighting too.

“For the first time, an #IndianArmy Moutaineering Expedition Team has sited Mysterious Footprints of mythical beast ‘Yeti’ measuring 32×15 inches close to Makalu Base Camp on 09 April 2019,” the Army tweeted. “This elusive snowman has only been sighted at Makalu-Barun National Park in the past.”

The legend of the Yeti, or ‘Abominable Snowman’, dates back to the 1920s. According to the fable, the ape-like creature roams in the Himalayan region but has never been spotted, and there is no evidence of it. The name was coined by a British explorer who first documented similar footprints in the Lhakpa La of Tibet. It is also commonly referred to as Meh-Teh (man-bear) and Kang-mi (snowman).

The legend of the Yeti lives on in popular culture, with several references to it in literature, movies, music and games. Scientists regularly debunk the theory, attributing “sightings” and “evidence” to other species inhabiting the mountains like bears.

The Army’s tweet Monday garnered a lot of social media attention, with Yeti being among the top trending topics. While several users trolled the Army for its claims, some have congratulated it.

Former BJP MP Tarun Vijay responded to the Army saying, “Congratulations, we are always proud of you. salutes to the #IndianArmy Moutaineering Expedition Team. But please, you are Indian, dont call Yeti as beast. Show respect for them. If you say he is a ‘snowman’.”

[Shazzoir]

That equates to 82.5cm x 38cm! Some footprint!!!!

Could it have been two travelling together, the last stepping in the prints of the first???

[Rusty2]

Hey Shazzoir !
Fascinating about the prints but probably more extraordinary is the fact the Indian army isn't to afraid to speak up .

On another note , my apologies for not mentioning you when recently talking about female researchers . You are of course a very long standing and trusted , level headed and credible researcher , hope you didn' take offence .

[Wingnut]

Could be a one legged yeti..

[Shazzoir]

Rusty, never for a moment would I have been offended, and I wasn't, but thank you for your lovely inclusion and kind words. I value you and your work with great appreciation, as well as your personal and public openness and honesty.

Cheers
Shazz

[Simon M]

Interesting article.

Evidence wise the 'final straw' could turn out to be anything, I suppose. It'll only take one credible bit of video from a reputable source to get the general public thinking more seriously about this topic: Not necessarily accepting their existence as fact, but accepting their existence as a possibility rather than an impossibility.

[Bluedog]

It's interesting that the Indian army posted this!
It has gathered alot of social media attention, an article on my BBC news feed focuses not on the footprints themselves but the outcry condemning the Indian army for posting this. It seems there are alot of people far from happy, seeing this as an acknowledgement of the yetis existence. Taking credibility away from the Indian army?

[Shazzoir]

Bluedog, potentially.

I like to think, however, that the outcry is more from people who don't wish any publicity in case it attracts hotshot explorers who might harm the creature, or worse, try to shoot and kill one for the kudos. By scoffing and ridiculing the Army in this way, they may hope to draw attention away from the Yeti.

Cheers
Shazz

[bassplyr]

I bet the snow melting slightly gives a larger impression and the actual size of the foot was more closer to 20 inches.

Or its a rabbit or fox hopping through deep snow or something similar.