Here are some unknown facts about Bear Grylls
Famous adventure and survival instructor Bear Grylls, who is known for his international series 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls' became the talk of the nation when PM Narendra Modi joined him in exploring the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.
Post that Grylls recently teamed up with South superstar Rajinikanth for his next episode where he travelled the rocky and wild terrain of Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Grylls has now become the talk of the nation and everyone wants to know more about the adventurous man, who is all set to collaborate with Akshay Kumar for another episode of his popular show.
Love for outdoor escapades
His real name is Edward Michael Grylls and he always had an affinity towards outdoor sports like mountaineering, climbing and others. He has also earned a black belt in Karate and was a part of the Territorial Army Reservist for the SAS. The 45-year-old personality of wilderness survival has gone on to achieve several milestones which people can only dream about.
Conquerer of Mount Everest
Grylls is one of the youngest climbers to conquer Mount Everest at the age of 23. But did you know that Bear Grylls had achieved this task just months after breaking encountering a vertebrae injury from a parachuting accident? His adventurous exploits created at such an early age helped him carve a niche for himself and become a public figure with a huge fan following all over the globe.
Popular wildlife personality
His career and personality is nothing less than a fictional character and his shows 'Man vs. Wild', 'Bear’s Wild Weekend', 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls' and others showcasing him exploring different adventurous locations throughout the globe helped him make a name for himself. From mounting to entering dense forests with his crew and going head to head with wild animals, Grylls has been entertaining the audience for a long time.
Author and Chief Scout
Grylls is also the author of several books which revolve around fitness and lifestyle. Apart from that, he has also been an active supporter of several charities as well. Grylls, who enrolled in the Cub Scouts at an early age, went on to become the recipient of the immense honour of becoming the Chief Scout.