'The third wave that came in was like a wall': One Singaporean's experience in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
SRI
Singapore agencies involved in relief efforts also reflected on the challenges they faced and lessons they learnt from their relief efforts following the disaster. SINGAPORE: At the tender age of 12, Mr Lavan Vickneson stared death in the face. He was swimming in the sea while on holiday with his family in Sri Lankan capital Colombo when he witnessed the beginnings of a tsunami that would later claim close to 230,000 lives. The first wave was towering, but seemed harmless, Mr Lavan told CNA. “
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