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Karl Bushby Nears Home After 28-Year Walk Around World
Karl Bushby is pushing his handcart through Lincolnshire toward Hull, where his walk ends Monday. He left Punta Arenas, Chile, 28 years ago.
- 50,000 kilometers walked across four continents and 30 countries.
- 31 days swimming the Caspian Sea after Russia and Iran closed off.
- 15 of the 28 years were spent walking, Bushby says.
- He reached Dover in early October after swimming the English Channel.
Why it matters: Bushby says the mission has defined him for half his life. He expects to struggle once it ends.
- Visa denials and border rules stretched a planned 12-year trek.
- He says his biggest fear is returning with no savings or pension.
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Center coverage, 3 sources: The center sees a man near the finish line who is unsure who he will be afterward.
BBC News23hHull adventurer Karl Bushby 'overwhelmed' at Humber Bridge crowdsAssociated Press2dIn 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly homeCTV News2dIn 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly home
Left coverage, 1 sources: The left sees an epic stalled by red tape and sustained by the kindness of strangers.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right sees a British adventurer's record-setting feat that began as a pub bet, and its personal costs.
What’s next: Bushby is due to finish at his mother's home in Hull on Monday.
- Werner Herzog is making a documentary about the journey.
- How will Bushby support himself after the walk ends?
- When will the documentary on his journey be released?
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