Ateneo's Reyes, Alas recount thoughts of giving up, dying in Aurora's harsh waters (opens original article in a new tab)

Ateneo basketball players Kieffer Alas and Sam Reyes recounted surviving a dangerous training session in Aurora where two teammates drowned, citing strong currents and lack of emergency response.

• Ateneo basketball players Kieffer Alas and Sam Reyes survived a dangerous training session in Aurora where teammates Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili drowned.
• The players described struggling with strong currents and waves, and noted that coaches had tested the waters beforehand but the area was deemed safe.
• Rescuers at the scene included only the resort's security guard and lifeguard, with no first responders present during the incident.