A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy has been found alive after spending 10 days in the jungle during Hurricane Milton after his dog led rescuers to him.
Joel del Carmen Acosta Orama from Palizada in southern Mexico disappeared from his home 10 days ago.
Jam PressJoel del Carmen Acosta Orama was found alive after spending a week in a jungle during Hurricane Milton[/caption]
Jam PressThe search team looking for Orama in a nighttime search[/caption]
Jam Press VidOne of the rescuers carrying the nine-year-old to safety as the flood waters reach his knees[/caption]
He was last seen playing with his dogs before disappearing into the jungle, according to Need To Know.
A search and rescue operation was launched by authorities who discovered footprints and pawprints believed to belong to the child and his pets.
However, concerns mounted when Hurricane Milton struck the area, putting the child in danger and washing away evidence being used to track him by rescuers.
In addition to this, the dense jungle is also home to crocodiles and poisonous reptiles.
However, days after he went missing on October 9, one of the dogs returned to the ranch and its tracks were followed back to Orama.
The nine-year-old was eventually located on October 11 in what police have called a “miracle.”
“Joel left home in the middle of a hurricane, it’s very surprising he survived,” police spokesperson Rafael Miranda Ortiz said.
“Now he will be able to face any challenge that comes his way.”
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