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Meanwhile, within three months of his stay in Chile, Vilaró assembled a team of volunteers to embark on an independent search. It is uncertain how long he would have stayed had the circumstances not changed. Fortunately, on the 72nd day, the survivors were found and rescued, validating his unwavering belief in their survival and bringing a hopeful resolution to an arduous ordeal.
Vilaró was a prominent figure in Uruguay. As an artist, he wore many hats, from being a painter, sculptor, ceramist, composer, muralist, writer, and director, until his passing in 2014. He was unwavering in his belief that his son had survived the calamity.
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