Last Podcast On The Left Episode 557: Survival in the Andes Part I - Stayin' Alive
Dec 15, 2023
This week on the podcast, the hosts discuss the survival story of a plane crash in the Andes mountains, including the challenges of determining their location and the decision to resort to cannibalism. They also explore the importance of teamwork and compare the story to other survival tales. The survivors battle brutal winter conditions and face the moral dilemma of cannibalism, while using creative methods to stay warm and rationing their limited resources. The podcast concludes with upcoming shows, a tribute to a comedian, and holiday wishes.
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The Andes Crash
- The Uruguayan rugby team's plane crashed in the Andes Mountains in 1972.
- 16 out of 45 passengers survived for 72 days in harsh conditions.
Extreme Cold
- The Andes survival story ranks high among survival tales due to the prolonged cold exposure.
- The cold is described as intensely penetrating and agonizing.
Anthropophagy vs. Cannibalism
- Survivors resorted to anthropophagy, consuming human flesh for sustenance.
- This was a necessity for survival, distinct from ritualistic cannibalism.