Nando Parrado

Nando Parrado, one of the 16 survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash in 1972, shares his chilling story of survival in the Andes. He recounts the harrowing days following the crash, the desperate choices the survivors faced, including cannibalism, and the spirit of resilience that propelled them to stay alive. Parrado discusses the emotional toll of the tragedy and how a chance encounter with a peasant ultimately led to their rescue, highlighting the extraordinary human capacity for hope amidst despair.

After a plane crash in the Andes mountains, Nando Parrado and his team endured 72 days of survival in freezing conditions. They used innovative methods for water and warmth, faced starvation, and ultimately had to make desperate decisions to stay alive in a gripping tale of resilience and survival against all odds.

Guest Nando Parrado, leader of 16 survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, displays amazing resilience for their eventual rescue after 72 days stranded in freezing temperatures. Topics include the Andes Challenge, fighting condors, 'poo poo sticks', Nando's snowy mishap, struggling with diarrhea, and seeking help across the river.