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Written by Paul Markham   
Jun 18, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Dear Sir

Reference your article: Celebrity Resort Threatens Isolated Tribe, I think you may wish to take the following into account

I have stayed at the resort in question, and can say with conviction that the article is based on some obious falsehoods. The resort is more than 3 kilometers away from the tribal reserve (and not 500m as Survival sensationally suggests) and there is no interaction at all between resort guests and the Jarawa, and in fact the resort stresses repeatedly that any guest who attempts to contact the Jarawa will be evicted and reported to the police.

The location is stunningly beautiful, with an amazing beach and gorgeous sunsets across the water, with good snorkeling opportunities
There is no question of any Jarawa hunting path in the vicinity.

I have brought this article to the notice of Barefoot who have advised that they shall be posting a response to this article (to Survival Internation) on their website as well

Regards
Paul Markham


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