Survivor of 1972 Andes plane crash speaks out on resorting to cannibalism

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Survivor of 1972 Andes plane crash speaks out on resorting to cannibalism
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A survivor of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes Mountains, where passengers resorted to cannibalism to survive for 72 days, reflects on the harrowing experience for the upcoming Netflix film "Society of the Snow." The movie, set to release on January 4, recreates the crash site and depicts the extraordinary lengths the survivors went through. The survivors, including Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa, hiked through treacherous conditions to get help. Only 16 of the original 45 passengers were rescued. The film sheds light on the group's pact to consume the bodies of the deceased and their ultimate rescue.

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