Ghoulish parents blindfolded two young sons for twisted treasure hunt before abandoning them in woods
Two young French brothers were abandoned by their parents in a Portuguese forest after being lured into a fake treasure hunt. The children, aged 3 and 5, were found wandering alone by a local baker and his wife. Authorities are now investigating the parents for child abandonment and abuse.
- ▪The boys were blindfolded and told to search for a toy before their mother disappeared.
- ▪They were found with backpacks containing food and clothing after wandering for hours.
- ▪French authorities have launched an investigation into the children's mother and stepfather.
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World News Ghoulish parents blindfolded two young sons for twisted treasure hunt before abandoning them in woods By Anna Young Published May 21, 2026, 3:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Two French brothers, 3 and 5, were allegedly dumped in a Portuguese forest by their parents. Artur Quintas, a local baker, found the boys in Monte Novo do Sul after a fake treasure hunt. The children were blindfolded and told to look for a toy before their mother disappeared. Two young French brothers were allegedly dumped in a Portuguese forest by their ghoulish parents – who lured them into a fake treasure hunt before blindfolding them thousands of miles from home.
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