Viral Mystery Revealed: The Real Kai, Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker

Kai the hitchhiker left netizens wanting more after the drifter became a viral sensation. We knew this much: Kai saved lives. He used a hatchet. He was all kinds of awesome.

But viewers were thirsty for more. Who really is this surfer-turned-hero? What did he do before becoming a source of Internet inspiration? Where did he learn to wield a hatchet?

KMPH News, the same station that scored Kai's first interview, gained exclusive access to the hitchhiker's story. Check out the video, above, for more.

In an interview, Caleb "Kai" Lawrence tells a dark but inspiring story of overcoming a rough childhood. In true Kai fashion, he speaks of guarding and loving his inner child. His p…
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