A map of Papua New Guinea shows capital Port Moresby, an airport labelled Kamusi, and Fogoma'iu Village with nearby cities Komo and Mount Hagen.

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Police say the gang had been travelling from Kamusi to their home in Komo when they came across the researchers in Fogoma'iu Village, near Mount Bosavi.

Map: ABC News