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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andrea Blanco

UNCOVERED: Why were 250 tourists held captive by an indigenous group in peru s amazon rainforest - Caught on Camera

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An Indigenous group in Peru held a group of 250 people hostage for more than 24 hours before releasing them on Friday.

Cuninico locals said they took the extreme measure to detain the large group, which included UK and US nationals, after more than 40 oil spills in the area. Pregnant women, a one-month-old baby and elderly people were reportedly among those held hostage.

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