A 19-year-old college student who survived nearly 40 hours lost in a rugged Vietnamese mountain range has become a local sensation after crediting a popular snack for helping him endure the ordeal. Nguyen Tuan Anh, who attends Dai Nam University, became separated from friends on April 19 while hiking Tam Dao Mountain, which rises 1,592 meters.
As dense fog rolled in, he made the critical decision to stop moving and take shelter beneath a large rock near a valley stream, a decision that likely improved his chances of survival. For more than 37 hours, he waited for rescue teams while rationing a small supply of Choco Pie and drinking water from the stream.
Search teams located him on April 21. He was exhausted but had no life-threatening injuries. Rescuers later said four Choco Pies remained in his pocket, highlighting how carefully he managed his limited food supply throughout the ordeal.
The story quickly spread across Vietnam, where many online users praised the snack as a “survival essential” for hikers. In response to the heartwarming news, Orion’s Vietnam subsidiary visited the student on April 24 and gifted him several boxes of snacks, including a new strawberry-flavored Choco Pie, to support his recovery.
Orion has operated in Vietnam since 1995, adapting its products to local tastes with flavors such as dark chocolate, watermelon, and cherry blossom. The incident has further boosted the brand’s visibility and unique reputation among local consumers.
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A 19-year-old college student who survived nearly 40 hours lost in a rugged Vietnamese mountain range has become a local sensation after crediting a popular snack for helping him endure the ordeal. Nguyen Tuan Anh, who attends Dai Nam University, became separated from friends on April 19 while hiking Tam Dao Mountain, which rises 1,592 meters.
