Four Indigenous children who were lost in the Colombian jungle for 40 days after a plane crash have been found alive. The children, aged between 5 and 12 years old, were flying on a single-engine plane that crashed in dense jungle in the province of Chocó on May 16th. For the past 40 days, the search for the children has been ongoing, leaving family members in despair.
The miraculous discovery occurred when a member of the Indigenous community discovered the children on July 1st after hearing noises in the jungle. The children were then brought to a nearby hospital and are said to be in stable condition. Officials believe that the children survived by drinking from a nearby stream and eating small animals.
The news of the children’s survival has brought hope to the families of the other passengers on the flight, who are still missing. The plane was carrying nine people, including the pilot and co-pilot, and was en route to Quibdó.
The Colombian aviation authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Meanwhile, the rescued children are set to be reunited with their families after weeks of uncertainty and anxiety. This story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and serves as a reminder that hope can be found even in the most desperate of situations.