World’s oldest man? Bolivia’s Carmelo Flores Laura is said to be 123

Bolivian villager Carmelo Flores Laura is Aymara -- an indigenous South American tribe. He may be the world’s oldest living person. (Juan Karita / Associated Press)

Aug. 15, 2013 9:16 AM PT

If Bolivia’s public records are correct, Carmelo Flores Laura is the oldest living person ever documented. They say he turned 123 a month ago.

Carmelo Flores Laura walks near his home in the village of Frasquia, Bolivia. (Juan Karita / Associated Press)

Flores walks without a cane and, although he sees “a bit dimly,” doesn’t wear glasses. (Juan Karita / Associated Press)

Carmelo Flores Laura live in a hut with straw roof and dirt floor. (Juan Karita / Associated Press)

Carmelo Flores Laura with some of his great-grandchildren. (Juan Karita / Associated Press)

A view of Frasquia village. Flores says of his longevity: “I walk a lot, that’s all. I go out with the animals.” (Juan Karita / Associated Press)

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World’s oldest man? Bolivia’s Carmelo Flores Laura is said to be 123

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