A soldier stands next to the wreckage of a plane during the search for child survivors from a plane that crashed in the Amazon
Four children who survived 40 days in the Amazon rainforest after a plane crash have been released from hospital and are now staying at a shelter home.
The children, ages 1 to 13, were found on June 9 after a massive military-led search. They were stranded in the jungle following the crash, which killed their mother and other passengers.
The children are in good physical health, but they are receiving care from a team of psychologists and anthropologists. They are also expected to make a case in front of a family court to determine who will get legal custody over them.
The children’s grandparents have requested that they be returned to them, while the father of the two youngest children has also requested custody. A family court will have to rule over their fate.
Here are some additional details about the children:
Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 13, is the oldest child. She is said to be the most resilient of the group and has been helping to care for her younger siblings.
Soleiny Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 9, is the second oldest child. She is said to be very close to her sister Lesly and is also helping to care for her younger siblings.
Tien Ranoque Mucutuy, 4, is the third oldest child. He is said to be very playful and is enjoying spending time with his siblings at the shelter home.
Cristin Ranoque Mucutuy, 1, is the youngest child. He is said to be doing well and is adjusting to his new surroundings.
The children’s story is a remarkable one of survival and resilience. They are an inspiration to us all, and we wish them all the best in their future.
