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Father of 2 Lost Children Arrested in Colombia's Amazon Jungle
crime2 years ago

Father of 2 Lost Children Arrested in Colombia's Amazon Jungle

The father of two of the four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash in the Amazon jungle, which killed their mother and two others, has been arrested by Colombian authorities. The arrest of Manuel Ranoque, who is also the stepfather of the other two children, is reportedly related to allegations of abuse. Ranoque has been involved in a custody battle with the children's maternal grandparents, and their mother had died four days after the crash. The children have been under the custody of Colombia's child protection agency since recovering from malnutrition and other ailments.

Surviving a Plane Crash in the Amazon Jungle: The Incredible Story of Four Children and a Heroic Dog.
good-news2 years ago

Surviving a Plane Crash in the Amazon Jungle: The Incredible Story of Four Children and a Heroic Dog.

Four children miraculously survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after a fatal plane crash that killed their mother and uncle. Soldiers and volunteers from local Indigenous tribes searched more than 1,600 miles of dense Amazonian rainforest over the course of six weeks before finding Lesly, Soleiny, Tien, and Cristin in relatively good condition. The children survived by eating seeds and hiding in tree trunks to shield themselves from animals. Their survival was attributed to their Indigenous background and knowledge of the jungle.

Colombian military seeks heroic dog who aided in Amazon jungle rescue.
animal-news2 years ago

Colombian military seeks heroic dog who aided in Amazon jungle rescue.

Wilson, a Belgian Shepherd, helped the Colombian military find four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and were lost in the Amazon jungle for 40 days. However, Wilson went missing during the search and is now himself the target of a sophisticated rescue operation. The Colombian military has left 70 soldiers in the dense swath of jungle around the crash site to look for its beloved search dog. It’s been a month since Wilson got lost in the rainforest, and it's hard to know if the two-year-old dog is still alive.

Colombian military seeks heroic dog who aided in Amazon jungle rescue.
animal-news2 years ago

Colombian military seeks heroic dog who aided in Amazon jungle rescue.

Wilson, a military-trained Belgian Shepherd, helped find four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and were lost in the Amazon jungle for 40 days. However, Wilson went missing during the search and is now himself the target of a sophisticated rescue operation. The Colombian military has left 70 soldiers in the dense swath of jungle around the crash site to look for its beloved search dog. It’s been a month since Wilson got lost in the rainforest, and it's hard to know if the two-year-old dog is still alive.

Surviving the Amazon: Tales of Resilience and Courage.
plane-crash2 years ago

Surviving the Amazon: Tales of Resilience and Courage.

Soldiers are still searching for Wilson, a rescue dog that went missing in the Colombian jungle more than two weeks ago while searching for four siblings who survived a plane crash. The military has vowed not to abandon the 6-year-old Belgian Shepherd. Colombians have also taken to placing posters in their windows and posting photos of their pets carrying signs pleading for the dog's safe return. The children are in good health but still at "high risk" of infection, the military hospital treating them said Thursday.

Surviving 40 Days in the Amazon Jungle: The Incredible Story of Four Children.
human-interest2 years ago

Surviving 40 Days in the Amazon Jungle: The Incredible Story of Four Children.

Four children, aged between 1 and 13, survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed, killing all three adults on board. The children, who are members of the Indigenous Huitoto group, were found thin but alive after a rescue operation that combed through more than 1,600 miles of dense forest. Their survival was attributed to their knowledge of the jungle, their wish to maintain their lives, and their immunity to many hazards inside the jungle. The children are now in good condition and recovering.

Survivors of Amazon Plane Crash Overcome Adversity and Custody Battles.
human-interest2 years ago

Survivors of Amazon Plane Crash Overcome Adversity and Custody Battles.

Four children aged 1 to 13 survived a plane crash in the Amazon jungle for over a month, with the oldest sister praised for her "heroic role" in keeping her siblings alive. The children survived by eating farina and were eventually found in an area clear of trees. Their disappearance sparked a massive military-led search operation, and all four are currently recovering in hospital in Bogota. The search continues for Wilson, a missing search and rescue dog who kept them company during their ordeal.

Survivors of Amazon Plane Crash Overcome Adversity and Custody Battles.
world2 years ago

Survivors of Amazon Plane Crash Overcome Adversity and Custody Battles.

The oldest of four children who survived a plane crash in the Amazon jungle has been praised for her "heroic role" in keeping her siblings alive throughout the ordeal, their grandfather said, as search efforts turn to locating Wilson, a missing search and rescue dog who kept them company. The children, who included Soleiny Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 9, and Tien Ranoque Mucutuy, 4, survived by eating farina – a coarse cassava flour commonly used by indigenous tribes in the Amazon region, officials said Saturday. All four children are currently recovering in a hospital in Bogota after being flown there by air ambulance on Saturday.

Survival Stories: Children's Resilience in Colombian Jungle
human-interest2 years ago

Survival Stories: Children's Resilience in Colombian Jungle

The Colombian mother, whose four children survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle, was alive for four days after a plane crash, according to the oldest child's father. The mother likely told the children to leave her to survive before she died. The children, aged 13, 9, 4, and 1, were found alive by authorities on Friday, over a month after the small plane crashed in the jungle. They survived by eating cassava flour. The siblings are undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Bogota, Colombia, and have started detailing their ordeal.

Survival Against All Odds: Children's Incredible Story of 40 Days in Colombian Jungle After Plane Crash
human-interest2 years ago

Survival Against All Odds: Children's Incredible Story of 40 Days in Colombian Jungle After Plane Crash

The mother of the four children rescued after 40 days in the Amazon jungle told them to leave and find help as she lay dying. Magdalena Mucutuy survived for four days after the plane crash, Manuel Ranoque, the children's father, said. The siblings, aged 13, nine, five, and one, were rescued and airlifted out of the jungle on Friday. More details have been emerging about the children's time in the jungle and their miraculous rescue - including the first things the children said when they were found.

Surviving Siblings and Mother Overcome Colombian Jungle Plane Crash Ordeal.
human-interest2 years ago

Surviving Siblings and Mother Overcome Colombian Jungle Plane Crash Ordeal.

Four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash in the Colombian jungle have shared limited details of their ordeal with their family, including that their mother survived the crash for days before she died. The siblings, aged 13, 9, 4, and 1, are expected to remain in a hospital for at least two weeks receiving treatment after their rescue. They survived eating cassava flour and seeds, and some familiarity with the rainforest's fruits was also key to their survival. The children are members of the Huitoto Indigenous group.

"Miracle Kids Survive 40 Days in Amazon Jungle with Bag of Cassava Flour"
human-interest2 years ago

"Miracle Kids Survive 40 Days in Amazon Jungle with Bag of Cassava Flour"

Four Indigenous Huitoto children aged 13, 9, 4, and 11 months survived in the Amazon jungle for nearly six weeks after a plane crash that killed the adults they were with. They survived on a bag of cassava flour and seeds from plants they were familiar with. The eldest child, Lesly Mucutuy, used survival knowledge imparted by her grandmother to build a camp in the wilderness using hair ribbons and find other safe foods for her siblings. The children were found 40 days after the crash, dehydrated and ravaged with bug bites, but otherwise fine.

Week in Review: Amazon Rescue, Trump Indictment, Ukraine Counteroffensive.
world-news2 years ago

Week in Review: Amazon Rescue, Trump Indictment, Ukraine Counteroffensive.

Four children were found alive after 40 days in the Amazon jungle following a plane crash that killed their mother. Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail and cast his federal indictment as "election interference." Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky gave his strongest signal yet that his forces have begun their campaign to regain territory taken by Russian forces. Boris Johnson resigned as a member of Parliament after accusing a committee of attempting to "drive me out." Father's Day is coming up on Sunday.

good-news2 years ago

"Miraculous Rescue: Indigenous Children Survive 40 Days Lost in Colombian Jungle After Plane Crash"

Four children who survived a small plane crash in the Amazon jungle 40 days ago have been found alive and alone by searchers. The children are receiving medical attention and are an "example of survival," according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The crash killed three adults, including the children's mother, and had held Colombians on edge during the intense search.