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Armed Hooded Man Threatens and Robs Forestal Arauco Brigade in Curanilahue

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A Forestal Arauco brigade working to extinguish a fire in Curanilahue, in the Bío Bío region, was assaulted and threatened by an armed, hooded individual.

According to preliminary information, this occurred in the early morning, around 02:30 hours, in the Los Ríos Reserve, near the urban area of the commune, when an individual approached the brigade members and threatened them with a firearm.

Through intimidation, he demanded they leave the area and stole a chainsaw from them.

Following the incident, the personnel reported what happened to Forestal Arauco's operations chief.

The company filed the corresponding complaint with the Curanilahue Carabineros.

Source: BiobioChile