Bela Rosa (Brazil) - Barefoot and covered only with a loincloth, the boy, who belongs to a previously uncontacted indigenous tribe, stepped out of the jungle in the Brazilian Amazon. What he then saw was probably pure magic for the teenager.

The boy picks up the lighter in disbelief and asks for an explanation of how it works. When he sees the flame, he can hardly believe what is happening.

Only very rarely do members of previously uncontacted tribes step out of the jungle and seek proximity to civilization. Such an encounter has now taken place in Brazil, reports the portal Cenarium.

Villagers documented the encounter on video: The boy can be seen picking up a lighter and having its function explained to him. He tries to imitate the villager's movements. But only after a few teething problems does he manage to operate the lighter.

In another shot, we see the teenager sitting on a wooden structure and staring at the lighter in his hand as if he is trying to understand the phenomenon.

The responsible Brazilian indigenous authority (FUNAI) confirmed the voluntary contact and explained that the incident took place on Wednesday on the River Purus. A team of specialists has set out to discreetly clarify whether the isolated tribe that was contacted needs help.

The indigenous reserve in the area was only extended last December. Access is strictly prohibited.

Although the most recent encounter was a minor one, "involuntary" encounters with isolated tribes occur time and again in the Brazilian Amazon region and often end tragically.

For example, the sad case of a man who lived alone for 26 years after the violent death of his nationals made headlines. In 2023, another case came to light when a group circled over an indigenous village in a helicopter and verbally abused the terrified people. In 2024 , two loggers were killed when they were attacked with bows and arrows by angry indigenous people .

It is estimated that around one million indigenous people live in the Amazon jungle. Around 100 tribes are considered isolated and refuse to have any contact with the outside world. But their way of life is in great danger. Land speculation, slash-and-burn agriculture and disease threaten their existence.