Survival in the Andes

This chapter delves into the harrowing story of the 1972 plane crash involving the Uruguayan rugby team and their subsequent survival ordeal in the Andes Mountains. It covers the extreme conditions the survivors faced, leading them to make the desperate decision to resort to cannibalism amidst dwindling supplies and harsh weather. The narrative also touches upon historical cases of cannibalism, including archaeological findings from Jamestown, providing a broader context to the discussion of human survival instincts.