Andes Plane Crash Disaster: Survival and Cannibalism

31/05/2024 12 min
Andes Plane Crash Disaster: Survival and Cannibalism

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Episode Synopsis

On October 13, 1972, a flight carrying 45 passengers, including the Old Christians Uruguayan rugby team, crashed in the Andes between Chile and Argentina. The Uruguayan Air Force flight 571 survivors anticipated a quick rescue, but their plight extended for over two months, forcing them to resort to cannibalism to survive. This episode delves into the harrowing story of the 16 survivors and the ordeal known as the 'miracle of the Andes.'

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