Andes: Man Eats Rats To Survive Four Months

[jakeXT]

A man who disappeared in the Andes four months ago has been found alive after he ate rats and raisins to survive.

Raul Fernando Gomez Circunegui set off in May to cross the mountains from Chile to Argentina on foot because his motorbike broke down.

The 58-year-old Uruguayan then reportedly lost his way after becoming disorientated during a snowstorm.

Officials from Argentina's northwestern province of San Juan stumbled upon Mr Gomez in a shelter 2,840m (9,318ft) above sea level when they travelled there to record snow levels.

Mr Gomez was able to hobble over and open the shelter's door, alerting the crew to his presence.

http://news.sky.com/story/1139150/andes-man-eats-rats-to-survive-four-months

[Katashi_itto]

1. Sounds like the perfect Republican social safety net.

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. Andes survivor Raul Gomez accused of child sex abuse

Now we know why he was attempting such a dangerous trip:

A Uruguayan man rescued from a mountain shelter in the Andes after going missing while trying to cross from Chile to Argentina is facing child sex abuse charges in Chile, officials say.
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A prosecutor has asked for his extradition to Chile.

Mr Gomez was on trial in Chile for allegedly abusing an eight-year-old boy and had been ordered not to leave the country.
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Officials in Chile said an arrest warrant for Mr Gomez was issued in July after he missed a court appearance.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-24029103