Dom’s tragic death presents an opportunity to share what the Amazon meant to him – and to ensure its protection
It’s been a year since my life changed dramatically with a phone call from a journalist friend telling me Dom had gone missing in the Javari valley. I could tell from the worry in his voice that it was unlikely Dom was still alive.
Dom and I both knew his research into criminal acts against the rainforest and its defenders might one day put him at risk. But we never believed it would actually happen. Dom followed strict safety protocols and was very careful and focused on the details of his trips, organising the itineraries and sending me all the information, as well as contacts.
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