The recent Netflix film, Society of the Snow, revolves around the chilling true account of the 1972 Andes plane crash, receiving praise from both critics and audiences.
This film delves into the real-life narrative of the Andes flight catastrophe, where a plane carrying 45 individuals crashed into the mountains. After exhausting the limited food supplies on board, the survivors resorted to cannibalism for sustenance.
Of the 45 passengers, only 16 managed to survive the ordeal, with the others perishing in the crash, succumbing to injuries, or falling victim to an avalanche that struck the fuselage where the survivors sought refuge.
Following the abandonment of search efforts, the group of 16 decided to dispatch individuals to seek help. Eventually, a team succeeded in reaching civilization.
Here’s an update on the lives of some of the survivors:
- Carlos Páez Rodríguez: Now a grandfather of five, he worked in advertising and shared his experiences.
- Fernando ‘Nando’ Seler Parrado Dolgay: Became a race car driver, served as a technical advisor in a film about the crash, and works as a motivational speaker. He is married with two children.
- Roberto Canessa: Became a cardiologist and pediatrician, married his pre-crash girlfriend, and has three children.
- Gustavo Zerbino: Engaged in charity work and pursued a career in the chemical industry. He has six children.
- Roberto ‘Bobby’ François: Prefers staying out of the limelight, became a rancher, married, and has six children.
- Javier Methol: Married with four children, sadly passed away from cancer in 2015.
- Jose Luis ‘Coche’ Inciarte: Survived gangrene and went on to marry, having three children. Unfortunately, he passed away last year.
- Eduardo Strauch: Returned to the crash site over 20 times, finding solace in being on the mountain.
- Adolfo ‘Fito’ Strauch: Worked in agriculture, featured in documentaries, and revealed the truth about cannibalism to his children.
- Daniel Fernandez Strauch: Initially denied being in the crash but later decided to share his story for the benefit of others.
- Roy Harley: Worked as an engineer, married, and had three children.
- Alvaro Mangino: Kept a low profile, moved to Brazil for some time, returned to Uruguay, married, and has four children.
- Jose Pedro Algorta: Maintained a private life, left Uruguay for Argentina but later returned.
- Antonio ‘Tintin’ Vizintin: Married three times and had four children.
- Ramon Mancho Sabella: Criticized society’s view of the survivors and had various jobs, including breeding ostriches and selling houses.
- Pancho Delgado: Acted as a spokesperson for the group, engaged in motivational speaking, and attended a reunion in Chile in 2012 but refused to board a plane.
