Surviving 72-Day Plane Crash in Andes Mountain

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Here’s The Story

The gripping tale of the 1972 Uruguayan plane crash in the Andes Mountains, where 16 out of 45 passengers miraculously survived, has long been etched in the annals of survival history.

This 72-day ordeal in the desolate, icy wilderness of western Argentina, characterized by incredibly harsh conditions, has been the inspiration for numerous films and documentaries, including the renowned 1993 Hollywood film “Alive” featuring Ethan Hawke.