Inside access to ancient cannibal tribe living in the jungles of West Papua | 60 Minutes Australia

Subscribe here: Full Episodes: | The Last Cannibals 2006 In 2006, we took you back to the Stone Age to meet the last of the cannibals. A tribe called the Korowai, who live in the jungles of West Papua, just as they did 10,000 years ago. They still believe in witchcraft, they still eat human flesh. It was an amazing experience for reporter Ben Fordham. So too was finding a frightened child named Wawa. Just a boy, but the Korowai are convinced he’s possessed by evil spirits. For this, tribal law says he can be killed and eaten. It was time to go back into the jungle for the truth. WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: For over forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes. #60MinutesAustralia
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