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John Allen Chau's Death
- John Allen Chau, a missionary, traveled to North Sentinel Island.
- He was killed by the Sentinelese people, who rejected his proselytizing.
Chau's Preparation
- Chau's extensive preparation for his missionary trip is ironic.
- His awareness of the islanders' hostility and isolation makes his actions more reckless.
Marco Polo's Account
- Marco Polo described the Andamanese as savage and cruel.
- He claimed they killed and ate foreigners, a reputation they maintained.