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Mother arrested after brothers, 5 and 3, ‘blindfolded and abandoned’ in woods – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pexels)
Portugal – Two French brothers aged five and three were found wandering a remote country path after their mother and stepfather allegedly blindfolded them, told them to search for a buried knife, and then drove away. The children were discovered crying for their father near the resort towns of Alcácer do Sal and Comporta. Police arrested the 41-year-old mother and her 55-year-old partner the following day on suspicion of domestic violence and child abuse.
Children Spotted at Dusk
A local baker named Artur Quintas was driving along the isolated track with his wife when he noticed the older boy’s blonde hair just before sunset. The children appeared terrified and were calling out for their father. Quintas later described how their hands were covered in dirt and one had a knee injury from wandering the area. The boys each carried a small backpack containing only a change of clothes, an apple, an orange and two bottles of water. They had been left in terrain that can reach 30 degrees Celsius even in spring. Still believing the episode was part of a game, the brothers had continued searching until Quintas stopped to help them.
Parents’ Alleged Instructions
According to police accounts, the mother and stepfather drove the boys to the woodland and said they were playing a game to drive away the devil. They blindfolded the…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-05-21 19:59:00
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