The Rescue Of Joseph Constantine Buonincontri

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An American man was found by Mexican authorities in a house with his eyes taped shut in the town of Limones, which is in a remote area in Mexico’s Quintana Roo province.
The man, Joseph Constantine Buonincontri, was found in a house made of natural materials, also known as huano, in a remote part of the jungle, according to the Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office.
Buonincontri is 35 years old and is from New York.
In this undated stock photo, a sign to Limones, Quintana Roo, Mexico is shown on the side of a road.
The man was found by Mexican authorities on Feb. 4, the Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office said in a statement to ABC News.
American Joseph Constantine Buonincontri was found by Mexican authorities in a house with his eyes taped shut in the town of Limones, which is in a remote area in Mexico’s Quintana Roo province.
Members of the Mexican National Guard, the Mexican Army and the Quintana Roo police all participated in the search and rescue operation, the attorney general said.
Quintana Roo is located on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, with Limones about four hours south of Cancun.
Video translation is as follow:

Soldier: How do you feel, are you ok?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: (mumbles)
Soldier: Are you ok, hungry, or thirsty? 
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Could you please give me a cigarette?
Soldier: A cigarette?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Yes. And could you unblind me?
Soldier: We’ve already called the authorities. Agents from the Public Prosecutors Office and the Attorney General’s Office are going to arrive and remove that blindfold from your eyes. But are you ok? We’re soldiers from the Mexican army. We belong to the 7th Motorized Cavalry Regiment. And we’ve come here to give you aid. 
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Thank you. 
Soldier: But are you ok, do you feel well?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Yes. 
Soldier: We’re going to give you a bit of water.
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Please just give me a cigarette instead.
Soldier: Please just drink a bit of this water. 
* At this moment the soldier signals with his left hand placed just below his waist for no one else to come near.
Soldier: Now, if you’ll permit me I’ll take that water container back. Are you feeling healthy? Where are you originally from?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: The United States. 
Soldier: The US? Where did you live?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: New York. 
Soldier: New York huh? Where do you currently live now?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Well, my house is in Quintana Roo. And I came to the community of Limones to visit my comadre at her house. 
Soldier: So, you came to visit in the community of Limones?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Yes. 
Soldier: Do you remember the day that you were kidnapped?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: No, I can’t recall the day.
Soldier: No?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: I don’t even know what day this is. 
Soldier: You’re unaware of what day this is?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Yes. 
Soldier: But are you ok?
Joseph Constantine Buoninincontri: Yes… 

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Limones. Quintana Roo

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