The remains of British meteorologist Denis Bell found after 66 years of disappearance in Antarctica

This year, the remains of British scientist Denis Bell, who disappeared in 1959 during a scientific mission in Antarctica, were found after melting ice revealed his remains, according to the British Antarctic Survey announced on Monday.

Bell, who was 25 years old, fell into a crevasse on King George Island, the largest island in the South Shetland Islands, while on an expedition on July 26, 1959.

The agency reported that a team of Polish scientists found Bell's remains this year after they surfaced due to the retreat of the ice cover in the area.

Bell, who previously served in the Royal Air Force, joined the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS) _the predecessor of the British Antarctic Survey_ in 1958 as a meteorologist. He was immediately sent to Admiralty Bay on King George Island, where he was scheduled to spend two years.

During the winter in the southern hemisphere, Bell set out with three colleagues and sled dogs to survey a glacier. During the journey, he removed his skis to help the dogs advance, but he fell into a crevasse.

His companions tried to rescue him using a rope tied to his belt, but the rope snapped under his weight, causing him to fall again and meet his death.

Last January, scientists working at a Polish base on King George Island found Bell's remains and some of his belongings. His identity was confirmed through DNA matching with samples from his brother David Bell and sister Valerie.

David Bell stated in the agency's announcement: "My sister Valerie and I were shocked when we were informed about the discovery of our brother Denis after 66 years."

For her part, Professor Jane Francis, the director of the agency, confirmed that "Denis was one of those who contributed to the early stages of exploring Antarctica and conducting research there under extremely harsh conditions."