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Colombian Children Found Alive after Month-Long Search Following Jungle Plane Crash

Colombian Children Found Alive after Month-Long Search Following Jungle Plane Crash

Four Colombian children were found Friday after they were missing for over a month after a jungle plane crash, according to Colombian newspaper El Tiempo.
Four Colombian children who had been missing for over a month following a jungle plane crash have been found alive, bringing a remarkable end to a challenging search operation. According to Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, the children, ranging in age from 11 months to 13 years old, were passengers on a plane that crashed on May 1.

The ill-fated flight had departed from the southern town of Araracuara and was en route to a northern part of Colombia when it encountered engine failure. The pilot of the Cessna C206 declared an emergency before the crash occurred.

Tragically, the remains of both the pilot and the copilot were discovered two weeks after the incident, along with the lifeless body of the children's mother, Magdalena Mucutuy. The 33-year-old mother was traveling with her four children: a 13-year-old, 4-year-old, 9-year-old, and an 11-month-old baby.

The minors were found by uniformed officials, who were aided by indigenous searchers. El Tiempo reported that the children were malnourished but promptly received medical care upon being rescued. The discovery of footprints in the jungle had provided authorities with renewed hope of finding the children alive. Last week, footprints that potentially belonged to the 13-year-old girl were identified, suggesting that the children were making their way out of the dense jungle.

Due to their affiliation with the indigenous group Huitoto, the children were believed to possess skills that enabled them to navigate the jungle and identify edible fruits, as reported by the BBC. General Pedro Sánchez, commander of the Joint Command of Special Operations, had expressed his confidence in finding the children alive.

"We have a 100% expectation of finding them alive," Gen. Sánchez previously stated to The Associated Press. "We found elements that are very complex to find in the jungle. For example, the lid of a baby bottle. If we’ve found that, why don’t we find the rest? Because the children are on the move," he explained.

The rescue team went to great lengths to locate the missing children, including deploying helicopters that played audio recordings of the children's grandmother in an effort to guide them. The successful rescue serves as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of these young survivors.

This heartwarming outcome stands as a symbol of hope and determination, showcasing the unwavering commitment of search and rescue teams who tirelessly worked to bring the children back to safety.
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Oh ya 110 days ago
Well there you go folks, those kids were taught things that kept them alive. North American kids are taught pronouns and all about drag queen story hour. North America has failed their kids

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