40 years ago today

[Dogoak]

This story always fascinated me as a young lad and apparently it's 40 years ago today that he was found, real bushcraft/survival skills.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16681636

 

[forrestdweller]

i found his story on another website(primitiveways, "30years in the jungle") as well. amazing how he held out that long... . wonder how many members of this forum(including myself!) could achieve the same

 

[Bundleman]

It's very impressive, the article dosent mention they had to find his old commanding officer to tell him the war was over before he'd believe anyone!

 

[Jaymzflood]

It's very impressive, the article dosent mention they had to find his old commanding officer to tell him the war was over before he'd believe anyone!

Thats crazy!! He must habe been soooooo paranoid about it. And look at that reed trap for the eels, thats a bit of bushcraft DIY right there!!!

 

[yomperalex]

Excellent, thanks

Alex

 

[rik_uk3]

A great survivalist, but don't forget he also stole pigs, chickens and food stocks from local farmers. Heck of a fella none the less.

 

[hedgerowpete]

quite amazing stuff

 

[Mesquite]

It's very impressive, the article dosent mention they had to find his old commanding officer to tell him the war was over before he'd believe anyone!

That was Hiroo Onoda

 

[DanBow]

It's an amazing story.

 

[Tengu]

Yes, One of my heroes (who all tend to be a bit...exotic)

But not so much bushcraft as good at nicking.

 

[forrestdweller]

That was Hiroo Onoda

was'nt hiroo onoda mentioned in on of ray mears' episodes? if i remember correctly from reading he presented his arisaka rifle in perfect working order to his commander...

 

[Bundleman]

Mesquite, i think you might be right.

 

[Miyagi]

These guys are the actual origin of the saying "always at the last Jap" meaning late as usual.

IIRC they were given back pay from their Government, so able to enjoy their old age financially secure.


Liam

 

[born2roam]

was'nt hiroo onoda mentioned in on of ray mears' episodes? if i remember correctly from reading he presented his arisaka rifle in perfect working order to his commander...

Yeah he was on the Desert Island Episode, Extreme Survival 1+2

Grtz Johan

 

[JC1984]

Amazing stories and just shows what discipline the Japanese had in that war - must have been a tough enemy. I've just added Onoda's book to my Amazon basket - my WW2 POW and E&E bookshelf is creaking under the weight but I think this would be a worthy addition

 

[FGYT]

It's very impressive, the article dosent mention they had to find his old commanding officer to tell him the war was over before he'd believe anyone!

that was a differnt guy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroo_Onoda