Four indigenous children found alive after 40 days lost in jungle in Colombia

Four indigenous children who disappeared 40 days ago after surviving a small plane crash in the Amazon jungle were found alive (Colombia’s Armed Force Press Office via AP)

Four indigenous children who disappeared 40 days ago after surviving a small plane crash in the Amazon jungle were found alive, Colombian authorities said.

The children were alone when searchers found them and are now receiving medical attention, President Gustavo Petro told reporters upon his return to Bogota from Cuba on Friday, where he signed a cease-fire agreement with representatives of the National Liberation Army rebel group.