Posted on 06/24/2008 3:55:09 PM PDT by Daffynition
Recent photos of an "uncontacted tribe" of Indians near the Brazil-Peru border have sparked media reports of a hoax, but the organization that released the images defends its claims and actions.
The photographs, which showed men painted red and black and aiming arrows skyward, were released in late May by Survival International, a London-based organization that advocates for tribal people worldwide. The release stated that "members of one of the world's last uncontacted tribes have been spotted and photographed from the air," and quoted the Brazilian government photographer saying, "there are some who doubt [the tribe's] existence" as justification for flying over the site and taking the pictures.
Some of the media published the images at the time with stories saying the tribe previously had been "lost." In fact, a LiveScience column stated that the tribe had "escaped discovery" until the new photos came out.
This week, suspicions about the organization's motivations and the authenticity of the scene were raised. On June 22, The Observer, a London-based newspaper, ran a story, "Secret of the 'lost' tribe that wasn't," saying that the tribe's existence "has been noted since 1910." A succession of other stories followed on the Web, claiming that reports of the tribe's discovery were a hoax.
No hoax
Today, Survival International released a statement to try to clarify things, including: "The story is not a hoax, and none of those involved in working to protect these Indians' rights have ever claimed they were 'undiscovered.'"
Survival never claimed that the tribe was lost. The story got out of control, says Fiona Watson, Survival's Brazil expert, as a result of irresponsible reporting.
"Some of the media got very carried away and started talking about undiscovered tribes," Watson told LiveScience. "There was this interpretation that this was a completely new tribe ...
(Excerpt) Read more at livescience.com ...
Wow. The Shady Rest really went down after Kate died.
What’s the name of the tribe-the Tasadays? Har!
I recommend we air drop a crate of RPGs to them and anyone who flies over their camp after that can take their chances.
Holy crap!!!
Check this thread, pandy.
The clown who faked this whole thing should just fail to emerge from the Amazon sometime soon. That would be nice.
Newest-to-oldest listing:
The Not-So-Lost Tribe
Yahoo Buzz | June 23, 2008 | Mike Krumboltz
Posted on 06/23/2008 10:05:43 PM PDT by Lusis
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035480/posts
‘Lost’ Amazon tribe a publicity stunt
News.com | June 23, 2008 | staff reporter
Posted on 06/23/2008 10:16:06 AM PDT by Daffynition
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035152/posts
“Uncontacted” Amazon Tribe Actually Known for Decades
National Geographic News | 6-19-2008 | Kelly Hearn
Posted on 06/21/2008 1:17:49 PM PDT by blam
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034464/posts
Amazon tribe sighting raises dilemma
http://www.eleconomista.es
Posted on 05/30/2008 3:55:58 PM PDT by marthemaria
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023750/posts
Isolated tribe spotted in Brazil
BBC News | 5/30/08 | BBC
Posted on 05/30/2008 6:59:01 AM PDT by zeebee
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023505/posts
[see mine]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023505/posts?page=49#49
Incredible pictures of one of Earth’s last uncontacted tribes firing bows and arrows
Daily Mail | 5/29/08 | Michael Hanlon
Posted on 05/29/2008 2:59:10 PM PDT by LibWhacker
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023208/posts
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Thanks Daffynition. Just adding to the catalog, not sending a general distribution. |
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LMAO!
LOL!! FReepers are the funniest and most talented bunch of folks on the planet!
I don't know - free to run around naked in the bug infested jungle, eat what you can find or catch, poop in the woods and sleep on sticks is a bit of a high price to pay.
I hate taxes and too many laws, but a soft bed, refrigerator and indoor plumbing somehow make it bearable.
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