Sixth survivor found in football plane crash tragedy

A picture dated 23 November 2016 and made available on 29 November 2016 shows players of the Brazilian Chapecoense soccer team before their semifinal match of the South American Cup. Photo: EPA/MARCIO CUNHA

A picture dated 23 November 2016 and made available on 29 November 2016 shows players of the Brazilian Chapecoense soccer team before their semifinal match of the South American Cup. Photo: EPA/MARCIO CUNHA

Published Nov 29, 2016

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Bogota, Colombia – Colombian authorities said Tuesday they have rescued a sixth survivor of the crash of a charter plane carrying members of the Brazilian football team Chapecoense Real.

"The rescue of a sixth survivor, player Helio Hermito Zampier Neto, who is in the process of being evacuated is confirmed. The possibility that other people will be found alive has not been ruled out," Colombia's disaster risk management agency said.

AFP

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