Snow-Stranded Arizona State University Student Survives On Snickers And M&M’s Candy

Jan. 3, 2012
An Arizona State University student missing for 10 days survived on a Snickers candy bar, a bag of M&M's candies and melted snow for drinking water, authorities said after the 23-year-old was found in a desolate area of east Arizona.

An Arizona State University student missing for 10 days survived on a Snickers candy bar, a bag of M&M's candies and melted snow for drinking water, authorities said after the 23-year-old was found in a desolate area of east Arizona, according to Fox News. For the full  story, click here.

Editor’s  Insight: This is an interesting human interest story that vending and refreshment service operators can include in their newsletters and on their Websites. This is not the first time that candy has provided critical sustenance in an emergency, and it won’t be the last. 01-03-12 By Elliot Maras