‘I survived three days on a desert island with no food, water or shelter – here’s what I learned’

Paul Bowness went on a survivalist retreat that left him thirsty, hungry and exhausted as temperatures soared to more than 30C - (Collect/PA Real Life)

A Merseyside man has spoken of a profound realisation after surviving three days alone on a remote, uninhabited Pacific island.

Paul Bowness, 45, from Wallasey, described the experience as making him understand "just how lucky we are".