Vietnamese hiker survives on Orion Choco Pies
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 02:02 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A Vietnamese college student survived for 37 hours in the mountains after consuming only Orion Choco Pies. The snack, popular during Lunar New Year celebrations, is now being recognized as a potential survival essential. Nguyen Tuan Anh's ordeal has sparked interest in the snack's utility.
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