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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Netflix's 'The Lost Children': A Riveting Tale of Survival in the Jungle

The Lost Children, a new Netflix documentary directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, recounts the harrowing true story of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash in the Colombian jungle in 2023 and lived alone for 40 days before being rescued. The film features testimonies from rescuers and family members, highlighting the children's resilience and the collaborative efforts of Indigenous volunteers and the Colombian Army in the rescue mission. The documentary has quickly risen to second place on Netflix's charts, captivating audiences with its gripping narrative.

via BGR|

#colombian-jungle #documentary #entertainment

human-interest2 years ago•7 min saved

Miraculous Colombian jungle plane crash survivors discharged from hospital

The four children who miraculously survived 40 days lost in a Colombian jungle after a plane crash have been released from the hospital and placed into the custody of a government institution. The children, aged one to 13, were found alive in the Amazon rainforest and spent six weeks in a military hospital in Bogota. They are now in good health and recovering. The children's father and the parents of their deceased mother are engaged in a custody battle. The children's survival is attributed to their knowledge of the jungle and their ability to identify edible plants and fruits.

via Daily Mail|

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human-interest2 years ago•1 min saved

Miracle Children Survive 40 Days in Amazon Jungle After Plane Crash

Four small children survived 40 days in the Colombian jungle after a plane crash by scavenging food from the luggage and eating nuts and wild fruit found on the forest floor.

via The Wall Street Journal|

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human-interest2 years ago•3 min saved

Survival Games with Grandmother Helped Eldest Sibling Keep Kin Alive for 40 Days in Colombian Jungle

A 13-year-old girl used survival skills learned from her grandmother's games to keep her three younger siblings alive for 40 days in the Colombian jungle after their plane crashed, killing their mother and an indigenous leader. The children, who are members of the Huitoto people, were eventually rescued by 150 Colombian soldiers and two dogs. They are recovering in a military hospital in Bogota. The children's father had received death threats from FARC guerrillas in the region, prompting the family's flight.

via New York Post |

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