A survivor of a plane crash in the Andes Mountains reveals that cannibalism was not the most difficult aspect of their experience.

A new and unsettling movie was recently released on Netflix called “Society of the Snow.” It tells the true story of the 1972 plane crash in the South American wilderness that involved 45 individuals, including an amateur rugby team from Uruguay.

The movie portrays the 72 harrowing days that the survivors endured after the crash before being rescued. It is widely known that the 16 survivors had to consume the deceased passengers in order to stay alive. However, survivor Roberto Canessa, who was 19 years old at the time of the crash, revealed on Good Morning Britain on Friday that cannibalism was not the most difficult aspect of their experience.

Mr. Canessa stated that outsiders may perceive eating their deceased companions as the most horrific aspect of their story. However, for him, it was the avalanche. He recalls being trapped under the snow for five or six agonizing minutes, believing that he was on the brink of death. The group remained buried for four days before being rescued.

In October 1972, a plane crashed in the snowy Andes mountains. At the time, Mr. Canessa was a medical student. He later recounted to ABC News, “I was thrown with great force and as I was losing consciousness, I realized that I was still alive and that the plane had come to a stop.”

As a pediatric cardiologist, Mr. Canessa reflects on the lesson he learned about overcoming obstacles from his experience.

“I have learned in life that when you desire something, you must simply confront the direction you are headed in. Do not dwell on success or failure, just start walking and every step will lead you forward,” he stated on Good Morning Britain.

The well-known accident has been portrayed in multiple movies, documentaries, and literature prior to the Society of the Snow event in January. Other survivors of Mr. Canessa have also shared their accounts of the ordeal.

According to The Guardian, survivor Nando Parrado was rendered unconscious for three days following the accident. Sadly, two of his relatives did not survive, and his sister sustained serious injuries.

Mr. Parrado explained that he remained by her side, using the warmth of his mouth to melt snow and provide her with water, as they had no containers.

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Mr. Parrado’s sister passed away after eight days, and the rescue team discovered the survivors on December 22, 1972.

Mr. Canessa implored Good Morning Britain viewers to watch Society of the Snow in order to gain insight into their journey from over 50 years ago.

“After watching the film, everyone is at a loss for words because the way they depict the experience is crucial,” stated Mr. Canessa.

Source: independent.co.uk