health
March 17, 2026
I WALKED INTO THE FOREST
Turning on the light, taking a shower with hot water from a boiler, watching television, playing computer games, taking selfies with friends, or watching a series with parents is just a distant dream for a girl and her mother and father. Instead, a dilapidated old house, water coming into the household from a stream, and hard work by all three family members in the forest are the everyday reality of a family living in a village near Kuršumlija, who were incidentally met by Marko Jovanović, a young man from Niš, during his stay in nature.
TL;DR
- A three-person family lives in the village of Željova near Kuršumlija in conditions similar to the Middle Ages.
- They lack basic amenities, with water sourced from a stream and their livelihood dependent on working in the forest.
- The family lives in an old, dilapidated house and experiences near-total isolation.
- A visitor, Marko Jovanović, stumbled upon them during a hike and was struck by their difficult living conditions.
- The family's appearance, including worn clothing, and their eagerness for human contact highlighted their hardship.
- Their remote location, though not extremely far from civilization, underscores the potential for assistance.
- The encounter prompted reflection on societal gratitude and the basic necessities that many take for granted.
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