Karl Bushby 'overwhelmed' at Humber Bridge welcome
British adventurer Karl Bushby is nearing the end of a 28-year, 31,000-mile trek from South America to the UK. He is currently crossing the Humber Bridge, marking the final leg of a journey he began in 1998.
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The story highlights an extraordinary feat of human endurance and personal perseverance spanning nearly three decades.
Figure caption, The moment Karl Bushby crosses the Humber Bridge
British adventurer Karl Bushby crossed the Humber Bridge through thick mist on the final leg of his 31,000-mile (49,890 km), 28-year trek from South America to Hull.
Bushby left Chile in 1998 to head home to the UK without breaking two self-imposed rules: not to return to the UK until he had completed his journey, and not to use transport to advance.
The adventurer said he was "absolutely overwhelmed" by the crowds who lined the bridge.
Bushby, a former paratrooper, is due to complete the challenge on Monday and will be met by his mother, his son and granddaughter when he arrives in Hull.
Image caption, Bushby says the Humber Bridge has always been an iconic landmark for him
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