Sporting News · Dec 9, 2016
Chapecoense plane crash survivor walking again
Police say 76 people died in a plane crash involving Chapecoense soccer players. (Getty Images)Alan Ruschel is making a strong recovery after surviving last week's plane crash in Colombia, that killed 71 people.
The 27-year-old is one of six survivors and one of the only three players from a professional Brazilian soccer team, who made it out of the crash alive.
The defender appeared in a video Wednesday walking and giving thanks for the outpouring of support that has helped his recovery.