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BRP Teresa Magbanua crew survived on lugaw, aircon water
The crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua endured hunger and thirst for weeks after Chinese forces blocked resupply missions to the Philippine Coast Guard ship guarding the Sabina Shoal.
Over 60 crew members of the vessel guarding the Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea had to make do with rice porridge for three weeks.
Sailors resorted to drinking rainwater and condensed water from the ship's air conditioning units due to dwindling supplies.
Some crew members experienced dizziness due to hunger, with others choosing to sleep to forget their hunger.
The difficult situation for the crew was a primary reason for the ship's withdrawal from the shoal.
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