Andes accident

Latest news:

José Auil Petermann (46), the pilot of plane that was found this
morning is "in excellent condition," according to director of medical
services at Clinica Las Condes, May Chomalí. Petermann Auil came to
the facilities this morning and was visited by a delegation from the
Chilean Air Force.

"He is in excellent condition, it is clear that his physical condition
helped him survive these days that he was alone, he walked a lot and
is very emotionally affected by what happened, no traumatic injuries,
made a good landing and we're seeing that these days with no food, no
shelter, could have affected his metabolic status, "said Chomalí.

Last night the pilot was able to eat food when he met two horsemen. He
drank water. "He knows how to survive adversity by virtue of his being
a well-trained pilot," said the professional.

RESCUE
The one who made contact with Auil Petermann was a former officer of
the air force working in a private helicopter he was piloting. At
10.00 he saw the aircraft, 10.30 he landed, saw the note saying he was
downstream and 15 minutes later they were able to track him as he
walked in the Argentine sector, specifically between Cerro negro on
the Chilean side and the Mercedario river in Argentina.

Through his twitter account, the Vice President, Rodrigo Hinzpeter,
said: "We found José Auil alive, the glider pilot missing since
Sunday. Congratulations to the rescuers and Jose for his resistance!".