Roberto Canessa, a Uruguayan doctor and former rugby player, was one of the 16 survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash, later depicted in the book and film Alive, showcasing his incredible journey from tragedy to becoming a pediatric cardiologist.
Roberto Canessa, A Uruguayan Doctor And Former Rugby Player, Was One Of The 16 Survivors Of The 1972 Andes Plane Crash, Later Depicted In The Book And Film Alive, Showcasing His Incredible Journey From Tragedy To Becoming A Pediatric Cardiologist.
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