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In 2018 this missionary tried to meet with the last tribe without contact with the outside world despite many warnings. He was killed as soon as he reached shore.

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[–] LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 22 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I remember this story, it was a good FAFO kind of situation, which didn’t cause any harm beyond his own death. Heeding those warnings would’ve been the wisest course of action!

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

He might have brought in bacteria and viruses, but I get your point

[–] LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 7 points 1 month ago

Certainly, I forgot about the microbial life that people harbor on their bodies! It does depend on if the natives left the body alone or handled it after killing him; or gathered food in the immediate area during the process of decay. 🫢

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

He did at least quarantine prior to his idiocy