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Old 29 Jan 2017
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U S Rider down in Brazil

I have just received the message below in italics , I believe Jeff's last name is Edwards.

If anyone is in the vicinity of Hospital Metropolitano de Belém- Para. Brazil located in the north of Brazil. Gateway to the River Amazon I think.... please check up on Jeff and find out if we can do anything. He is not e-mailing - but relying on Brazilian friends to e-mail for him. Jeff Parked with us in Buenos Aires prior to entering Brazil. He is from Tucson, AZ with a home in Mexico
Previous messages indicate he is now in stable condition.... xfiltrate

Dear friends.

Jeff has suffered an accident and is at the Hospital Metropolitano de Belém - Pará - Brazil.
Stable clinical status.
We are from the Motorcycle Star of Bethlehem and we are helping in everything that is possible.
The consulate has already been informed by the hospital but has not yet given him any assistance.
We will give you more news when.

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José de Alencar
67010-200 - Ananindeua - Pará - Amazônia - Brasil
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Update on Jeff's Condition

According to members of the Moto Group de Belém Jeff suffered a cracked sternum and several broken ribs. He is in communication with his family in the States and plans are being made via MedJet for his medical evacuation, but it will be at least a few more days before he is released from the hospital.

The Moto Grupo de Belém has been extremely helpful to Jeff, his friends and family. I think when this is over we/HUBB should send them a BIG THANK YOU from Horizonsunlimited.com.... His bike is being cared for and even repaired by members of the group. He is being visited in the hospital by the President of the group.

Jeff is a fine and very interesting man - and Elisa and I are very grateful that Moto Group de Belém is there for him when he needs help. We know him from Mexico.

Gracia Giovani y Jose de mi parte y parte de todos de nosotros

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Jeff

Hi all, hello Xfiltrate,

sorry to read about Jeffs accident. I wish him all the best and I am happy that the bike club (moto grupo) took care of him and his bike. I am sure all will work out well and Jeff will get the treatment that he requires, in the US or in Brazil.

@ Xfiltrate. Pls contact Rod in Foz, maybe he can invite the members of the Moto Group de Belém to the HU meeting in Foz in March. Just an idea. Or he can send up a few T-Shirts and stickers to them after the meeting. Are you going to Foz for the HU meeting? I have not decided yet, but I would love to.

Greetings from Bolivia
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Moto Grupo de Belém

Mika, Great idea to invite Moto Grupo de Belém to the Hubb meeting March at Foz. I will do my homework to make sure that happens. Any help appreciated... I will be in regular contact with Moto Grupo de Belém from now on.

Elisa and I are wintering at our ranch in Flagstaff, in order to acquire adjacent land. We invite all who read here to visit. Have a ranch house Airbnb that is doing very well. Don't think we can make it to Foz , but for sure we will attend Viedma, AR HUBB meet 2017.

We are planning to visit Jeff in Tucson as soon as we can.

great idea, like to hear more of your thoughts.
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Update on Jeff in Brazil

More information is coming in. I am sure more details will be forthcoming from Jeff and/or his family soon.

Jeff's motorcycle accident and his plea that he is dying was transmitted via
google translate on i-phone and the subsequent intrigues are described (in Portuguese and English) at the following link which is asking for donations to replace Dona Marcia's "Montana" a small truck, that carried "dying" Jeff and his motorcycle to hospital #1 for emergency care and then as it was carrying Jeff and his motorcycle to hospital #2 was involved in an accident that totaled the truck, possibly injuring the driver and Jeff. Jeff was transported on to hospital #2 by emergency services. (I think).

Anyone familiar with this situation, please PM me. Photos of the destroyed truck and motorcycle are at the link below.

Details are not clear so I am posting the link for your own interpretation. I am waiting more information from the President of Moto Grupo de Belém.

xfiltrate

Follow original link; https://www.vakinha.com.br/vaquinha/...lo-dona-marcia

The link was posted by Leão.
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The immediate thought is scam alert. Too many scams around ...

Please verify xfiltrate ....

In the mean time I'd not give card details ...
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