A 24-year-old American tourist, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands after allegedly attempting to contact the Sentinelese, one of the world's most isolated and uncontacted tribes. He reportedly sailed to North Sentinel Island, a restricted area, and left offerings including a can of Coke and coconuts. Experts warn that such contact could expose the tribe to deadly diseases due to their lack of immunity. The incident has reignited concerns about the dangers posed by tourists and social media influencers seeking viral content at the expense of indigenous communities. Authorities emphasize that visiting the island is illegal and potentially fatal, as demonstrated by the 2018 killing of another American who attempted contact.
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Tourist tries to give world's most isolated tribe a can of Coke - which could kill them
Mykhailo Polyakov reportedly sailed 25 miles to the remote island before entering a notorious tribe's area – and leaving a can of Coke and coconuts behind as an offering
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'Idiotic' US tourist is arrested for sailing to remote island and leaving a can of Coke for the world's most isolated tribe to try - 'which could have killed them all'
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, was arrested in the India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands after he allegedly visited a prohibited tribal reserve on North Sentinel Island without authorization.
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Sentinelese In Spotlight After US National's Arrest? Why You Can't Visit North Sentinel Island
A 24-year-old US national, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested for entering North Sentinel Island to befriend the hostile indigenous Sentinelese tribe
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