The remote village is a 12-hour trip away from the nearest large town, and no independent verification has been obtained.

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In remote villages that are sometimes a daylong trip on a four-wheel drive from paved roads, men hunt porcupines, giant cane rats, small antelope and monkeys, while women often do the butchering.

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In remote villages that sometimes require a daylong trip on a four-wheel drive away from paved roads, men hunt porcupines, giant cane rats, small antelope and monkeys, while women often do the butchering.

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When the couple was spotted traveling in a small boat on a remote jungle river, Peruvian officials said they were clearly enjoying their trip and weren't aware that their families were looking for them.

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