ends south of Apatou. Incident at Loka Loka is a hamlet in the commune of Papaichton. In April 2006, 14 people of the same family, including 12 children, were found dead, believed to be the result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Nature The commune is dominated by the Cottica Mountain, which rises to a height of 744 metres. The mountain was ignored by scientists until 2005 when two naturalists started investigating the area, and discovered a remarkable biodiversity. In 2014, an area of was designated as ZNIEFF, an important natural environment. The Lawa River narrows when it passes through the mountainous area around Cottica, and wild streams with waterfalls descend from the mountains through dense rainforest. The river widens to the north and splits in many streams with large river islands. The nature area around river is called . Villages Boniville Cormotibo The commune is also home to several small hamlets which have a historic significance to the Aluku people. Between 1793 and 1837, the Aluku settled in Gaan Day (also: ; ). In 1860, a peace treaty was signed with the Ndyuka, and the Aluku were allowed to settle in the village of Abouna Sounga (also: ; ). The rapids of Abouna Sounga form the northern border of the Aluku area. The southern border is the Litani River. L'Enfant Perdu () is a village on a river island across Cottica, Suriname. The Cottica mountain is located on the French side. Notable people Apatou (1833–1908), guide and captain (village chief) See also Communes of French Guiana References External links Papaichton at Annuaire-mairie (in French) Communes of French Guiana