Karl Bushby has concluded an extraordinary 28-year journey, walking approximately 31,000 miles across four continents, and has returned to his mother's house in Hull, England. His epic trek saw him traverse 29 countries, facing numerous challenges including encounters with polar bears, kidnappers, and a period of detention in Russian custody.
The former paratrooper's return marks him as the first person to have continuously walked across the planet. Upon his arrival, he was met with an emotional reunion with his mother, Angela, who expressed a mix of relief and pride after nearly three decades of his absence.
Karl Bushby Completes 28-Year, 31,000-Mile Global Walk at Mother's Home
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