Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio "a real man" for his efforts in making it to the tiger forum.
DiCaprio was on his way to Russia to attend the International Tiger Conservation Forum when his plane was forced to land in New York's JFK airport late on Sunday due to an engine flame out and malfunction.
Putin said DiCaprio began his journey on November 21 on a flight out of New York and once the plane gained altitude, one of the engines caught on fire. After the engines were restarted, the plane returned safely to New York.
However, the premier continued, DiCaprio didn't stop at that and his adventures continued.
"Because of strong winds over the ocean, the airplane used up its fuel [before arriving to its destination] and was forced to land in Helsinki," Putin said under a roar of laughter from the audience.
The airplane was refueled in Helsinki and continued its flight to St. Petersburg.
DiCaprio’s breakthrough
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio "a real man" for his efforts in making it to the tiger forum.