pt 2 Andes plane

Intro The Andes Flight Disaster: A Miracle of Survival The Andes flight disaster is a harrowing tale of survival against all odds. In 1972, a Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying a rugby team and their families crashed in the remote Andes Mountains. The survivors faced extreme conditions, including freezing temperatures, avalanches, and starvation. Key points about the disaster: * Date: October 13, 1972 * Location: Andes Mountains, Argentina * Aircraft: Fairchild FH-227D * Passengers and crew: 45 * Survivors: 16 The survivors' ordeal was extraordinary: * Cannibalism: To survive, the survivors resorted to he grim act of cannibalism, feeding on the bodies of their deceased companions. * Rescuers' discovery: The survivors were finally rescued after 72 days, having endured unimaginable hardships. * Miraculous survival: The story became known as the "Miracle of the Andes" due to the survivors' remarkable resilience and determination.