Indigenous volunteers working alongside Colombia's army were a winning combination in the rescue of four children who were lost in the jungle for 40 days, but Colombian commandos, among the most seasoned in the world, also played a key role.
for 40 days, but Colombian commandos, among the most seasoned in the world, also played a key role.
"We always save and protect lives, including during our combat missions," Sanchez said of efforts to rescue the children, aged between 1 and 13. Its motto is"Union, Integrity, Victory," and in its videos it claims to be the"honor guard of Colombia." Trained in nursing as well as search and rescue,"they were tasked with this mission in the Amazon, not only because of the difficult geographical conditions and the difficulty of access, but also because FARC guerrilla dissidents operate in this region," the source added, referring to what was once Latin America's most feared guerrilla group.
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