Tulum, Q.R. — Two people lost in thick jungle were found alive Sunday. The pair set out to clear land and were able to request help when they realized they were lost.
Both left for the jungle Sunday around 9:00 a.m., stopping along the Francisco Uh May highway in the municipality of Tulum from where they entered the trees. According to police, the pair walked approximately four kilometers into the jungle.
However, upon trying to return, they found themselves lost. One was able to get a cell signal and call for help. He was able to briefly describe their location before the signal cut out.
A search team set out to look for the missing pair who were eventually located. The Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) said “two people were rescued after getting lost in the jungle on the Tulum to Francisco Uh May highway in the Municipality of Tulum after entering to clear a piece of land and walking approximately four kilometers.

“They left at 9:00 a.m. and could not find their way back. Thanks to the coordination between the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) and State Civil Protection as well as the support in the aerial search of the Águila 1 helicopter, initial telephone contact was established with the missing persons who described their location and characteristics before the communication was cut off.

“After an intense operation, both were located and brought to safety. They are currently receiving medical attention from a paramedic and are reported to be fine.”