Vlogger crosses the Darién Gap, the world’s deadliest migrant route
YouTubers Timmy Karter and Benjamin Rich documented the perilous journey of South American migrants through the Darién Gap, shedding light on their struggles and risks. The videos received mixed reactions.
Read original articleIn a daring journey, YouTubers Timmy Karter and Benjamin Rich followed South American migrants through the treacherous Darién Gap, a 100-mile-long undeveloped jungle between Colombia and Panama. The duo documented the migrants' hardships, including injury, disease, starvation, and encounters with the Colombian cartel. The videos aim to provide an unfiltered look at the struggles faced by those seeking a better life amidst poverty and political oppression. Crossing the Darién Gap proved to be a grueling physical and mental challenge, with risks of injury, dehydration, and encounters with dangerous wildlife. The journey, lasting five days, highlighted the harsh reality faced by migrants, with mortality rates estimated to be high. Despite facing criticism for potentially exploiting the migrants' suffering, the videos have garnered positive responses for shedding light on the challenges faced by those on the world's deadliest migrant route. Karter and Rich's journey continued through Central America, Mexico, and finally reaching the United States, capturing the arduous migrant experience along the way.
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