A Belgian photographer had to be rescued after getting lost in the Lacandona Jungle
After his disappearance, Civil Protection authorities began a search and rescue operation, managing to save him without harm to his health.
A Belgian tourist was rescued at the La Ventana Ecotourism Center, located in the municipality of Palenque, Chiapas, after getting lost in the jungle while trying to photograph specimens of howler monkeys.
The foreigner was identified as Jules de Bie, 21 years old, who on Tuesday, October 29, around 10:00 a.m., went out for a walk along the trails and gradually entered the mountain vegetation.
Approximately an hour later, the group he was traveling with noticed his absence and requested support from the authorities to begin their search and rescue.
Given this situation, municipal Civil Protection elements deployed an operation in the area.
During the work, the tourist managed to contact the 911 emergency number by phone to provide his location. Finally, after several hours, the young man was rescued and brought to safety.
Belgian foreigner rescued after getting lost in the Lacandon Jungle of Chiapas
After his disappearance, Civil Protection authorities began a search and rescue operation, managing to save him without harm to his health.
A Belgian tourist was rescued at the La Ventana Ecotourism Center, located in the municipality of Palenque, Chiapas, after getting lost in the jungle while trying to photograph specimens of howler monkeys.
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The foreigner was identified as Jules de Bie, 21 years old, who this Tuesday, around 10:00 a.m., went out for a walk along the trails and gradually entered the vegetation of the mountain.
Approximately an hour later, the group with which he was traveling noticed his absence and requested support from the authorities to begin their search and rescue.
Given this situation, municipal Civil Protection elements deployed an operation in the area.
During the work, the tourist managed to communicate by phone to the emergency number 911 to provide his location. Finally, after several hours, the young man was rescued and brought to safety.
According to authorities, the tourist did not suffer any damage to his health, so hours later he was able to continue his tour of this area of the Lacandon Jungle in Chiapas.
Source: Milenio
