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Let’s Visit Asia

by Ruth on May 15th, 2008

Here’s a video news report of the relief operations following the massive earthquake that hit China last Monday:

As of writing, the death toll is now reported to have reached 15,000. Troops are still attempting to find survivors amidst the rubble and devastation.

KennyG
May 16, 2008 at 1:49 am

It is so sad to hear of all the things going on in Asia. I just returned from working there for the past 6 - 8 months. Such a wonderful place…it is so sad. But the people of that region are so strong…they will make it!

Ken
kuda
May 16, 2008 at 8:13 am

my uncle flew into china on monday with the southafrican airways , am scared for his life .
may God be with everyone who has lost their beloved ones
The Toronto Traveler
May 17, 2008 at 12:41 am

Yeah, Asia’s had quite a rough stretch of events in the last little while…here’s hoping that we’ve seen the last of it.
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