Story of a family cut off from civilization for 40 years!

[ricosuave]

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...ar-ii-7354256/

[annasuave]

wow. just wo.w.

[burn_this_city]

Harsh life, makes you wonder if we have people high in the NWT that are living in similar conditions.

[WilsonFourTwo]

I am SO amazed by this story, incredible find. Thanks for sharing!

[CaptainYooh]

This is one old story. I remember it from the late 70's. Not sure why it's being re-told by Smithsonian as new. I also remember that the story was a bit "polished" by the reporter. The patriarch was aware of the civilization and did reach out to the nearby places for some necessities, which he bartered for berries and furs. He was not telling his children about his trips though as he was worried that they'd leave if they find out.

[Vulcan]

There was a band of Alberta natives who moved into the mountains and stayed away from civilization for many years. I don't know much about their history but I visited with some in the 80s with people I know who were related. They didn't speak English and even if, questioning them is poor etiquette.

[Nyah]

Very cool story. This article was posted last year with regards to the daughter:

http://siberiantimes.com/other/other...agafya-lykova/

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

There was a band of Alberta natives who moved into the mountains and stayed away from civilization for many years. I don't know much about their history but I visited with some in the 80s with people I know who were related. They didn't speak English and even if, questioning them is poor etiquette.

Do you have a link or article about this?

I would love to read more.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Nyah

Very cool story. This article was posted last year with regards to the daughter:

http://siberiantimes.com/other/other...agafya-lykova/

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Do you have a link or article about this?

I would love to read more.

No, never found anything on the net which considering they wanted to disappear, sounds reasonable.