Mucutuy siblings from “The Lost Children”: Where are they now?

The Netflix documentary “The Lost Children” follows the incredible story of the Mucutuy siblings, four children who survived for 40 days in the Colombian Amazon after a tragic plane crash that took the lives of their mother and two other adults. The children, Lesly, Soleiny, Tien Noriel, and Cristin, showed remarkable resilience and resourcefulness as they navigated the jungle.

Oldest sibling Lesly, age 13, took on the role of caretaker for her younger siblings, using her knowledge of the forest and wildlife to keep them safe. The documentary includes interviews with family members and search team members who helped locate the children. The siblings, who are members of the Indigenous Huitoto community, utilized supplies from the crash site to survive during their ordeal.

Rescuers found the children after 16 days, following clues left by the siblings. Despite being weak and hungry, the children were rescued and taken to a military hospital for care. Today, the Mucutuy siblings are in good health, stable, and under state care. They have been supported by a team specializing in ethnic affairs to ensure they maintain their customs and heritage while away from their community.

Although their future remains uncertain due to custody issues, the children are surrounded by love and care. The maternal grandparents are in a custody battle with their late mother’s partner, Manuel Ranoque, who is the father of the two youngest children. The children’s well-being is a top priority as they adjust to life after their harrowing experience in the jungle.