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Indigenous Children Survive 40 Days in Colombian Jungle After Plane Crash, Leave Hospital Care

  • Four Indigenous children survived over 40 days in the Colombian jungle after a plane crash killed three adults.
  • The children, aged 1-13, showed resilience and used jungle survival skills taught by their community.
  • After rescue on June 9, the children were hospitalized in Bogotá until being discharged on July 14.
  • The kids will temporarily live in a shelter under the care of Colombia's child welfare agency.
  • Final custody arrangements for the children will be determined within six months.
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