Man survives six days in Outback by eating ants

Bear Grylls has nothing on this guy.

By Órla Ryan Tuesday 13 Oct 2015, 10:48 AM

Oct 13th 2015, 10:48 AM 12,728 Views 41 Comments

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12068494_1088344947865623_5441651705341848667_o Source: Western Australia Police

A 62-YEAR-OLD MAN survived in the Outback without food or water for six days by eating ants.

Reg Foggerdy disappeared last week while camel hunting with his brother, according to the West Australia website, the BBC reports.

He was found today about 15km from where he became lost.

12031341_1088344961198955_62832054344123240_o Source: Western Australia Police

Police Superintendent Andy Greatwood told ABC Perth Foggerdy was ”extremely dehydrated” and ”a bit delusional” when he was found.

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Greatwood added that he is now “sitting up and talking” after receiving first aid.

12031341_1088344961198955_62832054344123240_o Source: Western Australia Police

“His last couple of days of survival were achieved by lying down under a tree and eating black ants,” Greatwood said.

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Man survives six days in Outback by eating ants

Bear Grylls has nothing on this guy.

Read: British pensioner faces 360 lashes after being caught with homemade wine