Survivors of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Forced to Resort to Cannibalism to Stay Alive
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Stranded in the harsh wintry terrain after a devastating plane crash in 1972, the survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 faced an unimaginable choice for their survival. For the 16 young men who managed to stay alive, resorting to cannibalism became a stark reality as they struggled to endure the 72-day ordeal following the search mission’s abandonment. Decades later, some of the survivors have opened up about the decision …