VAT problem delays return of tragic climber’s artifacts

British officials are trying to clear up a VAT problem that has stalled the return of artifacts recovered near the body of English climber George Mallory, who died on Mount Everest more than 75 years ago.

In the meantime, goggles, matches, frayed rope, monogrammed handkerchiefs and other items are stranded in a storage room at the Washington State History Museum in the US.