45 Photos Telling The Full Story Of The Miraculous Andes Tragedy
The State of the Plane
The aircraft lay embedded in the mountain, bisected and camouflaged within the surrounding landscape. Following the tragic crash, the survivors were isolated in a harsh environment, subjected to extreme temperatures, and stranded in the desolate wilderness. Despite the initial worldwide attention, they were quickly forgotten as news stories moved on.
They were presumed deceased by most as the belief persisted that no one could have survived the devastating impact of the plane crash against the mountains. Furthermore, the prevailing perception was that even if anyone had initially survived the crash, enduring the inhospitable atmospheric conditions was considered beyond human capability.
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