"Surviving the 2004 tsunami changed the way I see life"

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The world has marked the 20th anniversary of the deadliest tsunami in history.

On the 26th of December 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami struck 14 countries, claiming nearly 230 thousand lives.

Two decades down the line, many of the survivors still remember the natural disaster, like it happened yesterday.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
27 Dec 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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