The most isolated indigenous person in Brazil dies

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An indigenous man who lived for more than 26 years in voluntary isolation in the Amazon jungle of

known as the "Indian of the hole", apparently died of natural causes, official sources reported this Saturday.

The "Indian of the hole" or

the last survivor of his community, of an unknown ethnic group, was found dead in his hammock, inside his hut, on August 23, according to the

in a statement.

This indigenous man was located 26 years ago in the Tanaru indigenous land, located in the state of

near the border with Bolivia, and since then he has been monitored and protected by Funai.

The institution reported that no traces were found that indicate the presence of other people near the hut, nor were there signs of violence or struggle, since the utensils used by the man were found in their usual place.

A group of Police experts carried out a first inspection of the body, which will be subjected to an autopsy by a Federal Police forensic doctor.

To carry out the indigenous monitoring work, drones and a three-dimensional scanner were used, as well as various remains in the place where he lived, which will also be analyzed.

Throughout the 26 years since this indigenous man was found, Funai has identified 53 huts in which this man lived, all of them with a single door and always with a hole inside the house, which earned him the nickname "Indian of the hole".

In the Brazilian jungle, at least 114 indigenous peoples have been identified who live in isolation, without contact with non-Indians.

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