In 1972, 45 people crashed in the Andes with little food, and 72 days later only 16 were rescued after making desperate choices to survive
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972. The survivors faced starvation and extreme conditions after rescue efforts ceased. They made the difficult decision to consume the bodies of deceased passengers for sustenance. Two survivors trekked for ten days to find help for the remaining group. Ultimately, sixteen individuals were rescued after two months in the unforgiving mountains.
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972. The survivors faced starvation and extreme conditions after rescue efforts ceased. They made the difficult decision to consume the bodies of deceased passengers for sustenance. Two survivors trekked for ten days to find help for the remaining group. Ultimately, sixteen individuals were rescued after two months in the unforgiving mountains.
