Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year trek across four continents
British adventurer Karl Bushby arrived in Hull on Monday to end his 28-year journey starting from Chile in 1998.
Arrival and public welcome
Bushby was greeted by a crowd of up to 1,000 people in the centre of Hull. He thanked everyone for the support he received along the way during his long absence.
Rules of the journey
The ex-paratrooper set off from South America with two strict conditions for his expedition. His first rule required him to avoid all forms of transport to advance, while his second forbade returning until the challenge was complete.
Total distance covered
The adventurer completed a total trek of 50,000km across jungles and frozen sea. His route took him through four different continents before he finally reached his destination in northeast England.
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