A British man on a journey to develop into the primary particular person to trek all the size of Africa has run into a difficulty within the southern African nation of Angola. Russell Cook dinner of Worthing, U.Okay., was on the sixty fourth day of his expedition when he and his crew have been confronted by two armed males, who stole their cameras, telephones, money and passports.
Cook dinner, 26, who goes by the nickname “The Hardest Geezer” on Twitter, shared the information together with his 185,000 followers, explaining that he’d been held up by a gang of males with weapons: “Nothing like a gun being pointed at your face to let you recognize you’re alive. Full of life one at this time.”
“I met the boys for a lunch break. Chatting our ordinary dribble within the van like another day when a pair [of] lads popped open the facet door and demanded all the pieces we’ve,” Cook dinner tweeted.
#ProjectAfrica Day 64: 32km
Nothing like a gun being pointed at your face to let you recognize you’re alive. Full of life one at this time.
Ferocious 1’s & 2’s all morning. Met the boys for a lunch break. Chatting our ordinary dribble within the van like another day when a pair lads popped open the… pic.twitter.com/5n2KrDeBRo
— Russ (@hardestgeezer) June 24, 2023
Reflecting on the theft, Cook dinner expressed gratitude for being alive and emphasised his staff’s dedication to persevering regardless of the loss. He acknowledged the pleasant and welcoming nature of the folks they’ve met all through Angola and refused to let this incident overshadow the nation’s popularity. Cook dinner and his staff additionally acknowledged the efforts of the native police presently aiding them to make sure their security.
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Cook dinner’s formidable endeavour started on April 22 on the southernmost level of South Africa and can end on the northernmost level of Tunisia. Over eight months, Cook dinner goals to cowl an astounding 9,320 miles (14,500 km), traversing 16 borders and encountering varied forms of terrain, in addition to cities, rainforests, and a three-month stint within the Sahara Desert. Every day, he has a purpose of masking not less than 50 km.
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Day 61: 62.6km
Day 62: 61.4km
Day 63: 63.8kmOne other few days with out sign. Nonetheless getting about it. Physique holding regular. Correct bit of labor in that warmth however we at all times knew that was gonna be the case.
Seen quite a lot of rural Angola within the final couple of weeks and… pic.twitter.com/bnWc6JBbDh
— Russ (@hardestgeezer) June 23, 2023
Cook dinner’s endeavour serves as a fundraising initiative for The Working Charity and Water Assist. He hopes to wrap up his journey by Christmas.
