back to article Rockall pod-dweller Hancock beats solo occupation record

Brit adventurer Nick Hancock has broken the Rockall solo occupation record of 40 days – set back in 1985 by ex-SAS bloke Tom McClean. Hanock tweeted his success today as he eyes the next record, which would involve surpassing the 42 days spent atop the North Atlantic granite outcrop by three Greenpeace activists back in 1997 …

  1. AbelSoul

    My virtual cap...

    ... is well and truly doffed.

    Sterling effort from the man.

  2. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    Meh

    Had a look at his JG page. Only 257 donations and a good way short of his target.

    I think it's safe to say that with everything going on in the world. no-one really gives a shit about some bloke sat on a rock doing fuck all.

    1. Ben Bonsall

      Re: Meh

      Doing rock-all, surely?

  3. John Smith 19 Gold badge
    Happy

    "40 days and 40 nights"

    I feel a Michael Jackson song coming on.

    Joking apart it is a great tale of courage and fortitude.

  4. chivo243 Silver badge
    Pint

    Great idea...

    ...really glad it wasn’t mine! I can think of ways to waste 7 weeks, but a great effort for the books! Have a pint or 5 and get your legs back!

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