In a world where the preference for companionship usually prevails, the story of an elderly man in the village of Epicuen stands out as a testament to solitude. This village, located in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina, once thrived with a population of around two thousand residents and attracted thousands of tourists annually. However, in 1985, the village faced a devastating flood caused by the destruction of a nearby dam. The deluge submerged Epicuen, leading to its disappearance under the water for years.
As the years passed, the water eventually receded in 2009, revealing the remnants of a town left in a dilapidated state. Amid this desolation, Pablo Novak, an elderly resident, returned to Epicuen in search of his home. Remarkably, he found himself as the sole inhabitant of the village. Despite the absence of fellow villagers, Novak, now ninety-three years old, chose to embrace a solitary life in the place he once called home.
This extraordinary tale of an elderly man living alone in a village that re- emerged from the depths of water has captured international attention. Descriptions of Pablo Novak as "the loneliest man in the world" have found their way into articles across global media outlets. The narrative of Epicuen and its lone resident has sparked curiosity and initiated a search into Novak's life, shedding light on his unique lifestyle amidst the remnants of a town that time, floods, and solitude have not forgotten.
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