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

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

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