SUMMARY
A compact Kodak Vest Pocket camera, lost with George Mallory and Andrew Irvine during their 1924 Mount Everest expedition, could potentially resolve the century-old mystery of whether they reached the summit. The camera, small enough to fit in a pocket, was last seen with the climbers as they ascended. The discovery of Irvine's remains in 2024 may help narrow the search for the camera. If found and the film has survived the extreme cold, it could provide photographic evidence, settling a debate that has persisted for decades.
TAKEAWAYS
A 1924 Kodak camera is missing on Mount Everest with climbers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine.
The camera may contain film that could prove if the climbers reached the summit.
The discovery of Irvine's remains in 2024 could aid the search for the camera.
If preserved in cold conditions, the film might still be developable after 100 years.