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Man and his cat go viral for videos of their sailing adventure around the world
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May 14, 2025
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3:09Now PlayingOliver Widger, an Oregon man, quit his corporate job to sail around the world with his cat, Phoenix. Widger has gone viral on TikTok for documenting his journey, with his first stop in Hawaii. NBC News’ Ellison Barber speaks with Widger about his decision to set out to sea. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here
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