today in history/1709 - Alexander Selkirk was rescued

1709 - Alexander Selkirk was rescued after living alone for 4 years and 4 months on a Chilean coastal island 400 miles away. Daniel was modeled on Defoe's book Robinson Crusoe.

For his story click;
https://www.offgridweb.com/survival/the-incredible-survival-story-of-alexander-selkirk/