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They also initially failed to praise the work of the indigenous communities who have been out searching since the men disappeared, and helped lead authorities to some of their belongings found in the water. When asked by the BBC why there was no mention of the local communities helping, they admitted their support in working with the armed forces, with the head of the army in Amazonas explaining that many troops are indigenous in the force and that was crucial.