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Beth Ure & Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Inside bizarre life of 'naked hermit' who shuns clothes - and why he fled civilisation

The Japanese hermit who spent 30 years naked on a deserted island has returned to his paradise home after being forced back into civilisation by the government.

Masafumi Nagasaki, 87, shunned clothes and other people in late 80s to enjoy an incredible life in peace on his own.

The pensioner said goodbye to his family and friends three decades ago before being told in 2018 that he had to return for his own safety.

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