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Karl Bushby latest: Adventurer returns home to Hull after 28-year walk from South America

English adventurer Karl Bushby has returned to his hometown of Hull, ending a 28-year journey that began in South America. The 57-year-old former paratrooper arrived at his mother's home in northern England after walking across four continents. Bushby was greeted by crowds of well-wishers in the city centre, where he stated that he had never experienced a welcome home quite like it. Reports on the total distance covered vary between 30,000 and 31,000 miles.

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  • ✓ Karl Bushby returned to his home town of Hull after a 28-year walk.
  • ✓ The journey began in South America.
  • ✓ Bushby is a former paratrooper.
  • ✓ The adventurer is 57 years old.
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Karl Bushby has officially completed his walk and arrived back in Hull.

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  1. Karl Bushby returns to Hull after 28-year global trek

    English adventurer Karl Bushby has returned to his hometown of Hull, ending a 28-year journey that began in South America. The 57-year-old former paratrooper arrived at his mother's home in northern England after walking across four continents. Bushby was greeted by crowds of well-wishers in the city centre, where he stated that he had never experienced a welcome home quite like it. Reports on the total distance covered vary between 30,000 and 31,000 miles.

    Why it matters

    Bushby attempted to become the first person to walk around the world. His journey spanned nearly three decades and multiple continents.

    What is confirmed

    • Karl Bushby returned to his home town of Hull after a 28-year walk.
    • The journey began in South America.
    • Bushby is a former paratrooper.
    • The adventurer is 57 years old.
    • The walk spanned four continents.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The total distance walked was 30,000 miles.
    • The total distance walked was 31,000 miles.

    What to watch next

    • Official verification of the total mileage covered
    • Public statements regarding the specific route taken across four continents
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    6. The New York Times — After 28 Years Walking Across the Globe, He’s Almost Home
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    8. www.hulldailymail.co.uk — ABP - Hull Live
    9. Reuters — UK adventurer returns home after 28-year trek around the world
    10. CBS News — Englishman Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years walking 30,000 miles around the world
    11. The New York Times — A 31,000-Mile Walk Ends in England, at Mom’s House
    12. Sky News — Karl Bushby latest: Adventurer returns home to Hull after 28-year walk from South America
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