Chapter 54IT WAS NOT LONG after sunrise when Jim spotted President Noboa’s helicopter sitting in a clearing over a mile away from the Shuar village.
As they approached the grassy meadow, Jim ordered, Gaston and Aleski to secure their perimeter.
The helicopter touched down. Both the FARC and SF forces were out by the time it settled into the grass. ‘Let’s take a look at the president’s chopper,’ said Jim.
There appeared to be nothing wrong with the chopper on the outside. ‘I’ll look inside.’ Jim climbed in and said back to Brush, ‘Do a walk around.’
Moments later, Brush opened the door. ‘See anything inside?’
‘Radio wire’s cut. Starter wires and the ELT are disconnected.’
‘Someone wants them off the grid, eh?’
‘JP, you and Cherry scout the area toward the village,’ said Jim. ‘Chico,
