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[Draconian Guppy]

The Siberian taiga in the Abakan district. Six members of the Lykov family lived in this remote wilderness for more than 40 years—utterly isolated and more than 150 miles from the nearest human settlement

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[+Fus10n]

Very strange.. Thanks for sharing!

[Lamp0]

Yea, I read this the other day. Apparently the women is still alive living out in the cabin on her own.

[spacer]

Even at work, I read the whole thing without stopping. That was incredibly interesting. I really hope there is a book written about this family and their discovery.

[Draconian Guppy]

Even at work, I read the whole thing without stopping. That was incredibly interesting. I really hope there is a book written about this family and their discovery.

Yeah! Indeed a pretty neat, though I'm not so sure about their decision of turning down medical help...

[Luc2k]

Brought a tear to my eye.

[Lamp0]

I really hope there is a book written about this family and their discovery.

The bottom of the article it sites the sources including a book from 1994 called Lost in Taiga. which is about the family.

[Colicab]

Utterly amazing, couldnt stop myself reading it. Now want more info and pics

[+Jdawg683]

interesting article. thanks!

[SadJoker]

Wow, that was an interesting read.

[lcg]

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Thanks for sharing. I'm about to read the article.

[linsook]

Great read. Very interesting.

[Draken]

Great story! thanks for sharing!

[redvamp128]

Yes there is life without technology so I guess .

Though the true question is could you go without human contact other than your folks almost all your life?

Very interesting though.

[Growled]

Very interesting. I can't imagine living like that.