Against The Odds Uncharted: Teddy Roosevelt's Amazon Expedition | River's End | 4
Jan 31, 2023
Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon expedition is on the verge of collapse, but hope emerges when clues of Brazilian frontiersmen nearby are found. Drastic measures are taken to fight infection in Roosevelt's leg. The men must race to return him to civilization before illness claims his life.
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Murderer Found Then Left To Fate
- Julio de Lima, one of the camaradas, shot Paichon after being caught stealing and fled into the jungle.
- Roosevelt and the party encountered Julio clinging to a tree but chose to leave him to fate rather than take him back.
Clues Of Nearby Rubber Tappers
- Luis Coerra discovered sharp, clean cuts on vines revealing nearby rubber tappers (serengueros).
- The party hoped serengueros could barter food and supplies to relieve their dire hunger.
Meeting Raymundo Marquez
- The expedition met Raymundo Marquez, a serengueiro who at first fled but then offered help and guidance.
- Marquez pointed them to another rubber tapper's house that could provide food and supplies.