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Swept away: the epic disaster in Southeast Asia has taken many thousands of lives. As failures by the involved governments attest, the relief efforts are best left to the private sector.(Tsunami)
On the morning of December 26, 2004, Americans Tong and Mary Vang boarded a speedboat at the pier in Phuket, Thailand, bound for the emerald green waters of the Raya Islands. The islands are known for their unspoiled beaches, waters teeming with fish, and reefs that make for outstanding snorkeling and diving.
When the speedboat arrived at the islands, it was apparent that something had gone horribly wrong. "When we got to our location [and] saw the washed-out island, we ... had no idea what had happened. Neither did our tour guide or speed boat driver," Mary Vang told THE NEW AMERICAN. Their destination in ruins, the speedboat and its passengers put back out to ...
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