American journalist survived after spending almost a week with a broken leg in the mountains

American journalist fought for his life for six days in Norwegian mountains, surviving on grass and his own urine

According to the Washington Post, American journalist Alec Luhn endured a real test of endurance in the harsh wilderness of Norway. After an accident in the mountains, he had to fight for survival in extreme conditions for almost a week.

On July 31, Luhn set out on a solo hike to a glacier in Folgefonna National Park. The misadventures began on the first day when the sole of his boot came unstuck. Despite this, the journalist decided to continue his route. Soon, the irreparable happened – he slipped, hit a rock, and lost consciousness. Luhn only regained consciousness the next day with a serious leg injury.

As a result of the fall, the journalist lost his mobile phone and most of his food supplies. He was left with only a sleeping bag, raincoat, and a small amount of food. The weather favored the victim during the first days – it was clear, and he was able to build an improvised shelter from his sleeping bag. However, after two days, Luhn faced severe thirst due to lack of water and was forced to resort to extreme measures – drinking his own urine to survive.

The alarm was raised by the journalist's wife, who reported his disappearance only on August 4. After this, a rescue operation was organized. The search was complicated by unfavorable weather conditions – rain and strong wind. Luhn was only found two days later. Medics diagnosed the victim with a broken leg and frostbite.

The journalist's wife expressed confidence that this experience would not discourage her husband from hiking, but emphasized that from now on he should only travel accompanied by other people.