Unprofitable
The skies over Baures, in the Bolivian department of Beni, were clear in February 2023, promising a favorable day for hunting. Jonathan Luis Acosta Abuit, 30, was excited as he prepared his equipment. This carefully planned trip with four of his friends was an opportunity to get in touch with nature in one of the most imposing and dangerous regions in the world, the Amazon jungle.
Mary’s Sun
The mission was clear: enter Montana, 80 kilometers from the community of Baurs, and photograph wildlife while hunting. A dense, vibrant forest spread out before them like a green ocean full of puzzles and challenges. With backpacks packed and weapons at the ready, the group set out at dawn, confident that their knowledge of the terrain and survival skills would be sufficient to face any eventuality.
The first few hours went smoothly. The vegetation, impenetrable in some sections, gave way to the determined progress of the five men. Jonathon, his adrenaline rising, concentrated on each step, listening to the distant sounds of the forest and feeling the moisture seeping into his clothes. He told Orato, however, that the group’s silence was broken at dusk, when the light began to fade between the trees.
Jonathan was walking along a narrow path and decided to stop for a moment to adjust his bag. He was getting tired, but he was determined to keep going. At that moment, he stood up and looked around when he realized that something was wrong. The murmuring of his friends had been clearly audible just a moment ago. The echo of the forest became oppressive and a sudden shiver ran down his spine.
“Guys!” he shouted at the top of his lungs, waiting for an answer that never came.
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Esmond Harmon
