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Bear Grylls versus Lion’s Head – WATCH

Well-known British adventurer and motivational speaker, Bear Grylls, recently climbed Lion’s Head in Cape Town.

Well-known British adventurer and motivational speaker, Bear Grylls, recently climbed Lion’s Head in Cape Town. Photo: Twitter @BearGrylls

By: Garrin Lambley

Popular adventurer and motivational speaker, Bear Grylls, recently climbed Lion’s Head in Cape Town with a member of his team, Adam Hassan.

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The 48-year-old British adventurer – known for his popular show, Running Wild with Bear Grylls – was in South Africa to deliver a motivational talk about “what it means to persevere and keep your head and heart in check as you climb to the summits in your life” last week. 

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After addressing “2 000 global entrepreneurs”, Grylls, real name Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls OBE, took to an activity he loves best, mountain climbing. 

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During his climb with Hassan, the pair bumped into members of the World Scouting Organisation who were half-way up the mountain.

“No surprise there… Scouts are born for adventure!” he said of their meeting, alongside photos and a video of his hike. 

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See the video and photos HERE.

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