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Muere a los 80 años el “niño lobo” de Sierra Morena
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points He spent twelve years of his childhood being raised by wolves after a tragic event led to his abandonment. Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, known as the "niño lobo de Sierra Morena", has died at the age of 80.
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, known as the "niño lobo de Sierra Morena", has died at the age of 80. He spent twelve years of his childhood being raised by wolves after a tragic event led to his abandonment. Rodríguez eventually returned to civilization and lived in the village of Rante until his passing.
Those who knew him described him as a person deeply connected to nature. He reportedly felt more comfortable with wolves than with humans, and considered his time with them to be the happiest period of his life.
Further details about his life are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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