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Disabled veterans from Norwich survive ‘world’s toughest’ trek

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Two disabled ex-servicemen have just returned from one of the world’s toughest treks – a challenge attempted by only a handful of people each year.

Rich Potter, 40, and Rich Davies, 37, who both live near Norwich and have both lost legs, took on the snowman trek in Bhutan, external, a punishing, high-altitude test of stamina.

Mr Davies, from Horstead, aims to raise £50,000 for the Royal British Legion, external, and Mr Potter, from Brundall, £50,000 for Blesma, external, a charity which supports limbless veterans.

But reaching their fund-raising targets is also proving tough. Mr Davies, a former RAF corporal, is about £48,000 short and Mr Potter, a former Army captain, about £43,000 short.

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