The Huffington Post

The Vietnam War was a time filled with violence, families torn apart and a rise in political activism in the United States. During this tumultuous period, many of the men and women serving in the army became prisoners of war. Some were released, but many were never heard from again.

One man was discovered by a humanitarian worker deep in the jungles of Vietnam, claiming to be a POW. Not speaking English and with a wild story of his capture, many were determined to find the truth. Let’s just say the end result is quite shocking.