Unable to properly help Javier until said assistance arrived Nathan began to clear the area of fauna with a machete and shovel. Progress was slow but the expedition had came prepared for less than ideal environments and soon the lush jungle had been cut away and re-purposed for shelter; Nathan had practiced medicine in worse conditions than this. Resting for a moment on the new earth and wood defenses he checked his radio again.

"Javier, can you hear me?"