The discovery of small footprints in a Colombia jungle has rekindled hope of finding alive four children who survived a small plane crash.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said finding the children is a priority, and Sanchez said no deadline has been set for wrapping up the search.
A handout photo distributed by the Colombian Army on May 30, 2023, shows an eaten fruit found in the forest in a border region between the departments of Caqueta and Guaviare, Colombia.About two weeks after the crash, the remains of the aircraft were found along with the bodies of the pilot and two other adults traveling aboard. The children weren’t found, but there were clear indications they had survived the crash.
Special forces soldiers are working in rotations and must deal with up to 16 hours a day of rain that can wipe out any tracks of the children. They also must brave wild animals such as jaguars, ocelots, poisonous snakes and mosquitos that carry diseases, Sanchez said.Article content The soldiers believe that the footprints found Tuesday are that of the 13-year-old girl based on their size.
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