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Posted on 07/23/2025 6:43:14 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Human remains found near an archaeological site in the Guatemalan jungle are thought to be those of a US birdwatcher who was reported missing almost two and a half years ago, local officials say.
A lilac shirt, sandals and shorts which match those worn by Raymond Vincent Ashcroft the day of his disappearance were found at the same location where the human bones were discovered, Carlos Soza of the attorney-general's office said.
Ashcroft, 66, was part of a birdwatching group visiting the ancient Maya city of Tikal...
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Human bones and clothes matching those worn by Ashcroft were spotted in the jungle 14km from the archaeological site by residents of a nearby village, Mr Soza told a local radio station.
According to the official from the Guatemalan Attorney-General's Office for Crimes Against Foreign Tourists, the remains lay within dense vegetation and could only be reached on foot.
He added that a DNA test would determine if the remains were those of Ashcroft.
Tourists have gone missing before and since in the vast national park.
In 2022, a 53-year-old German man became separated from his group and died from heat stroke.
And in 2023, a French family was found dehydrated but safe after being lost for two days.
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The image matches the story perfectly.
The Ruins was a pretty good filming of the book.
Reminds me of a story about a search and rescue operation, in Oregon. A deputy said, in a sound byte “We found clothing...human clothing....”
Shorts and sandals for the jungle?
I've never been to Guatemala but even in Upstate NY, if one goes into the woods in summer with shorts and sandals, you'll be nearly eaten alive by insects.
I need to send this article to a friend of mine. She is an avid birder. She actually puts out a calendar with pictures of birds on it. She just got back from a trip to Newfoundland. Where she posted countless pictures of Puffins.
She just got back from a trip to Newfoundland. Where she posted countless pictures of Puffins.
https://acadianboattours.com/public-boat-cruises/puffins-lighthouses-and-seabirds-cruise/
Scary as hell!......................
When you are on a recreational trip like that , you MUST stay with your group! Forget about being a modern day Robinson Crusoe or exploring the Green Mansions of an Amazon jungle and maybe discover a beautiful Virgin girl waiting to meet you. Just presume that no one knows you are here, and no one is go to come out looking for you.
Some guy from Florida took a trip up to Mount Washington in the White Mountains of NH recently.
He took the Cog railway to the top of the mountain. Then decided to go for a walk/hike. They found his remains three days later.
This happens all the time on Mount Washington. Meaning people think it is only 6M’ high. What could happen. Plus it is July. It was 85 degrees at bottom. Then the weather changes, the wind picks up and they get lost in the clouds.
Or they start out for a hike at the bottom with tee shirt, shorts and sneakers. But they brought a water bottle! Then
they get up above 5M’ and the weather changes. It starts to rain sideways and the wind picks up. Then they get lost. Then they call the mountain rescue on the cell phone.
I was wondering how he got lost if he was with a group. Decided to go back by himself, sad.
*back to the hotel.
My wife and I will be there the third weekend in August.
Let me know how it was.
Last year when we were there I read about a ferry boat that takes you over to some island about 45 minutes away. You stay for the day and then take the return boat in the afternoon. I can’t recall the name of the island though. Apparently, it is a regular scheduled ferry that leaves from Bar Harbor daily.
Last year we also did a sail out of South East Harbor.
That is on the southeast end of Mount Desert Island. Out side of the park. It is also home to our favorite place to eat there Beal’s Lobster Pier.
Southeast Harbor is also the home of Hinckley Yachts.
Just in case you wanted to pick out a Picnic Boat for about $1.5MM. Martha Stewart has one.
Searching to see a Queztal, I bet.
I’ve been there. Not a good idea to wander off into the jungle; there are jaguars and fer-de-lances and who knows what else. If you’re in shorts and sandals, stay on the trails.
WOW, that’s off the beaten path. I imagine boat is the best way to get there.
A lilac shirt, sandals and shorts.....
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If for nothing else, that sound like stupid jungle attire to to me.
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