Overconfidence Leads to a Disastrous Solo Amazon River Adventure

In 2012, Davey du Plessis set out on a solo adventure down the Amazon River. Just two months into the expedition, the serene river life abruptly turned into a harrowing fight for survival.

Adventuring Wish List!

Amazon River Books
✳️ Amazon Woman (Darcy Gaechter): https://amzn.to/48vhFGp
✳️ Ruthless River: https://amzn.to/3tyvkhd
✳️ The Amazon from Source to Sea: https://amzn.to/48x7xwQ
✳️ Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000 -Mile Canoe Adventure (Don Starkell): https://amzn.to/3v4U5Sr

Communication/Navigation
✳️ Garmin inReach: https://amzn.to/3RzJXZy
✳️ Spot X 2-Way Satellite Messenger: https://amzn.to/47hRQIW
✳️ Garmin Etrex 22X GPS Navigator: https://amzn.to/47WB4Q3

Clothing
✳️ Merrino wool socks: https://amzn.to/485EwZy
✳️ Heated vest: https://amzn.to/478Atu6

Other Gear
✳️ Camping cookware: https://amzn.to/3tuQjBC
✳️ Headlamp: https://amzn.to/487i5De
✳️ 12-in-1 Multitool: https://amzn.to/48bWNUQ
✳️ LifeStraw Personal Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3TDz0ZQ
✳️ Adventure Medical Kits: https://amzn.to/476QAs4
✳️ Collapsible Hiking Poles (I LOVE THESE!): https://amzn.to/3TGP3px

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