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Anaconda Kills Comunero Near PeruEcuador Border in Loreto

Authorities have not released the victim’s identity.

Overview

  • Witnesses say the man was working in a forested area when the snake struck in terrain marked by cochas and quebradas.
  • Circulated video shows residents rushing to assist but finding the victim immobilized and almost completely wrapped.
  • Eyewitness accounts attribute the death to intense constriction consistent with asphyxia and internal injuries.
  • Local authorities moved the body to the nearest community as procedural steps continue pending official details.
  • Neighboring communities are urging a stronger presence from environmental agencies and preventive education on living safely near wildlife.