Four of the survivors of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes that inspired the film ‘Alive’ have sent the trapped Chilean miners a message of support.
The four men, who were among 16 who survived in extreme conditions for 72 days after the plane carrying their ‘Uruguayan Rugby team crashed in the Andes, sent their message to the miners via video link.
“In the same way we were able to get off the mountain and lead normal lives, they too will get out and lead fantastic lives,” one of the plane crash survivors, Pedro Algorta, said.
“Look at us, 38 years after we crashed, 16 of us who were rescued are still alive. It is proof that man can survive the most difficult situations and they will survive. The worst is already over. “
The Chilean miners have now been stuck 2,300 feet underground for a month.
