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‘It’s been a while’: hero’s welcome for UK man after 28-year walk across the world
UK News•November 2, 2026 at 2:49 PMNational

‘It’s been a while’: hero’s welcome for UK man after 28-year walk across the world

By Josh Halliday North of England editor•The Guardian - UK News

Former paratrooper Karl Bushby arrives back in Hull and becomes first person to walk continuously across planetAfter a 28-year odyssey spanning 29 countries, 36,000 miles, facing down polar bears, kidnappers and a spell in Russian custody, Karl Bushby was finally back in the arms of his long-suffering mother, Angela.“Where have I been?” he joked as Angela sobbed into his chest with a mix of relief, pride and no doubt the odd sleepless night. Continue reading...

Former paratrooper Karl Bushby arrives back in Hull and becomes first person to walk continuously across planet

After a 28-year odyssey spanning 29 countries, 36,000 miles, facing down polar bears, kidnappers and a spell in Russian custody, Karl Bushby was finally back in the arms of his long-suffering mother, Angela.

“Where have I been?” he joked as Angela sobbed into his chest with a mix of relief, pride and no doubt the odd sleepless night.

Continue reading...

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