The legend of the “Snowman” or “Yeti” has indeed captured the imagination of people for centuries. While there have been numerous witness accounts and evidence suggesting the existence of such a creature, the question of whether the “Snowman” truly exists remains open to debate.
Over the years, various pieces of evidence and witness testimonies have been put forward. Some argue that these accounts and evidence are genuine, while others believe they might be fabricated or misinterpreted.
One piece of evidence often cited is the footprints discovered by famous British mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1951. These footprints were captured in photographs and are considered by some to be genuine evidence of the “Snowman’s” existence.
In 2002, zoologist Robo Mccarl obtained fur samples that were subjected to DNA analysis by experts at Oxford University. The results indicated that the hair did not belong to any known animal species and was not human. A subsequent DNA analysis in 2010 showed that the samples found in 2010 matched those from 2002, suggesting they came from the same organism.
There are two main speculations regarding the identity of the “Snowman.” One theory suggests that it could be a descendant of an ancient prehistoric polar bear. Genetic analysis of the hair samples revealed genetic similarities to polar bear bones that are at least 4,000 years old. This theory proposes that the “Snowman” may be a new species or a hybrid of polar and brown bears.
Another theory proposes that the “Snowman” could be an unknown prehistoric human rather than a bear. Some scientists have analyzed the DNA samples and suggested that they might be from an unknown primate, challenging the bear theory.
Ultimately, the existence of the “Snowman” remains unproven, and further scientific investigation and evidence are needed to reach a conclusive answer. The remote and harsh environments of the Himalayas make it challenging to conduct thorough research, adding to the mystery surrounding this creature.