‘I might not make it’: Ateneo players Kieffer Alas, Sam Reyes faced death in Aurora tragedy (opens original article in a new tab)

Ateneo basketball players Kieffer Alas and Sam Reyes survived a near-drowning incident during a team-building activity in Aurora that killed two teammates, citing inadequate safety measures and receiving death threats.

• Ateneo basketball players Kieffer Alas and Sam Reyes nearly drowned during a team-building activity in Aurora, Philippines, which resulted in the deaths of teammates Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
• Alas and Reyes described being pulled by strong waves into deep water, struggling to swim, and fearing for their lives during the incident.
• Players were warned about rip currents but none wore life vests, leading to criticism of safety measures after the tragedy.