Roberto Canessa
Roberto Canessa is a renowned Uruguayan physician and author, famously known for his survival story after a plane crash in the Andes in 1972. Along with a small group of survivors, Canessa endured extreme conditions for weeks, ultimately resorting to cannibalism to survive. His harrowing experience has been documented in various forms, including books and films, highlighting themes of human resilience and endurance. Recently, he was in the news for denying false claims circulating on social media that misused his image to promote a fictitious medication, emphasizing the importance of verifying news sources and protecting personal information online.
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Recent news mentions
Roberto Canessa was one of the survivors of the Andes plane crash who helped rescue 16 people.
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Brazil· 2025-06-13
Roberto Canessa is among the survivors of the Andes tragedy.
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Venezuela· 2025-05-09
Roberto Canessa was one of the survivors of the tragedy.
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Roberto Canessa was one of the survivors of the tragedy.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-03-30Roberto Canessa was one of the survivors of the Andes tragedy.
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Paraguay· 2025-03-30Roberto Canessa was one of the survivors of the Andes tragedy.
Muere el uruguayo Álvaro Mangino, uno de los sobrevivientes de la tragedia de los Andes
Colombia· 2025-03-30Roberto Canessa denied the information circulating on social media using his image.
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Uruguay· 2025-02-24