Alone in the forest for 11 days, an indigenous teenager from Acre recounts how he changed his path, got lost in the dense jungle, and survived on wild fruits, water, and calm until he found a way out and was rescued.

Written by Caio Aviz

Published on 09/04/2026 at 16:13

Updated on 02/05/2026 at 17:47

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Young man missing between Mâncio Lima and Marechal Thaumaturgo found after intensive searches and reports how he managed to survive alone in the Amazon forest

A survival case caught attention in the interior of Acre, involving a indigenous teenager from the Puyanawa people who remained lost in the forest for 11 days.

The young man, identified as Davi Kaxinawa, disappeared after going out for hunting and fishing activities, being located on Sunday (5), as reported by Rede Amazônica Acre.

During this period, he managed to survive in a dense forest area between Mâncio Lima and Marechal Thaumaturgo after getting lost by altering his usual route.

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Change of route led to disappearance in the forest

Initially, Davi was following a path he already knew, which was part of the routine in the region.

However, as he reported to Rede Amazônica Acre, he decided to change the route during the journey.

“I used to go back and forth on the same path. Until I changed my mind, I changed my path,” explained the teenager.

Thus, the change in direction was crucial for him to become disoriented in the forest, making it difficult to return.

Survival based on natural resources of the forest

While remaining lost, the teenager faced days of rain and isolation, but maintained emotional control.

According to his own account, he chose to keep walking, without panicking.

“I wasn’t afraid, I stayed calm, just walking,” he stated.

Additionally, his diet was based on fruits from the forest and drinking water available in nature, which ensured his resilience during the 11 days.

Also, during this period, he slept in the forest itself, while trying to find a way out or some inhabited point.

Family faced despair during the days of searches

At the same time, the teenager’s family lived moments of intense worry, with no news about his whereabouts.

According to Vanderlei Kaxinawa, the young man’s father, the emotional impact was immediate and profound.

“My mother-in-law fell ill. My wife was desperate. The whole family was shaken,” he reported.

Thus, the disappearance mobilized family members and indigenous communities, increasing the atmosphere of tension in the region.

Firefighters’ operation covered about 30 kilometers

Meanwhile, teams from the Fire Department began a search operation in the Juruá region.

As explained by Major Josadac Cavalcante, the military covered approximately 30 kilometers inside the forest.

During the work, traces left by the teenager were found, which helped direct the search.

Additionally, the firefighters used strategies such as:

Cutting branches to mark the path
Making sounds and fireworks for orientation
Identifying signs in the vegetation

According to the commander, Davi’s calmness was essential for his survival, as it allowed him to maintain physical resilience and some sense of direction.

Conclusion occurred after young man reached a village

Finally, after days of moving through the forest, Davi managed to reach a village, which enabled his rescue on Sunday (5), as reported by Rede Amazônica Acre.

Thus, the case highlights that emotional control and the use of natural resources were decisive in ensuring the teenager’s survival during the period of disappearance.

In light of this scenario, the story raises an important reflection: how many similar challenges still occur silently in the most isolated regions of the Amazon?

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