45 Photos Telling The Full Story Of The Miraculous Andes Tragedy
The Plane And Its Location
The plane had crashed in Argentina, but the closest accessible point for search and rescue was in Chile. The precise crash location remained unknown as the pilot and co-pilot could not relay their position to the control tower of the Chilean airport. The plane had landed in the aptly named “Valley of Tears” in Mendoza, Argentina. This presented significant challenges and led to confusion for the survivors and search teams.
Had the exact location been known, the rescue operation would likely have concluded sooner. Adding to the complications, the survivors remained undetected during rescue flights, further prolonging their ordeal in the harsh wilderness.
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