A member of an isolated indigenous tribe from the Amazon makes a rare appearance and shocks residents
A young man from an isolated indigenous tribe approached residents of a riverside community in Brazilian Amazon.
The exchange took place in Bela Rosa
The exchange took place on Wednesday in Bela Rosa, a village located by the Purus River in the southwest of the Amazon.
A return to his people less than 24 hours later
Agents from the Brazilian Indigenous Affairs Agency, FUNAI, stated that the man voluntarily returned to his people less than 24 hours later.
Images shared with the Associated Press
The interaction was filmed by a resident and shared with the Associated Press.
The man seemed to be asking for fire
According to the residents, the man seemed to be asking for fire. In the video, a resident attempts to teach him how to use a lighter unsuccessfully.
FUNAI quickly arrived at the scene
The National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples in Brazil (FUNAI) quickly arrived at the scene and took him to a nearby facility so that health professionals could evaluate whether he had been exposed to diseases for which isolated indigenous tribes have no immunity.
Prevent any intrusion into the territory of the isolated tribe
Authorities have also established surveillance to prevent any intrusion and disruption in the territory of the isolated tribe.
Brazil is not actively seeking to make contact with these indigenous communities
Under its policy, Brazil is not actively seeking to make contact with these indigenous communities, but establishes protected areas located near the site of the encounter, such as Mamoriá Grande.
85 indigenous communities reported
According to CNews, 29 isolated communities have been formally identified in Brazil, with 85 others reported.