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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Ramon Antonio Vargas

Man survives monthlong ordeal in US park on mushrooms, berries and water

A photo of the North Cascades national park in Washington state
A photo of the North Cascades national park in Washington state. Photograph: North Cascades national park service complex

A man ingested a mushroom, berries and water to survive getting lost for more than a month in a Washington state national park, he has said in an interview about his nearly fatal experience.

In a compelling conversation with people.com published over the weekend, Robert Schock recounted how he “really felt … close to death” – and he had just lost control of his bowels – when what he believed would be his final desperate scream for help caught the attention of the person who ultimately saved his life.

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