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News on DB Members affected by Asia Quake and Tsunami
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Re: Island Sands, are you ok?
I've just had the latest update of Colin & Alison, they were staying in a beach house in southern Sri Lanka. The friend of Alison's father who owns it has travelled down to find them, their belongings were found inside the remains of the house but as yet there is no sign of either of them. I will update you of any news as soon as we here
I've just had the latest update of Colin & Alison, they were staying in a beach house in southern Sri Lanka. The friend of Alison's father who owns it has travelled down to find them, their belongings were found inside the remains of the house but as yet there is no sign of either of them. I will update you of any news as soon as we here
Re: Island Sands, are you ok?
i am ok!!
Thank you ALL and thank you Anton for calling me... we are on Sun Island (south Ari Atoll) on holiday, and our island was not affected, neither the neighbouring island (Holiday Island), where my best mate works.
HOwever, 2/3rds of the resort in Maldives are underwater, a lot of tourists were sent down here to our island and holiday island. White Sands and Fun island (also neighbours) were badly hit, as was the Hilton. The resorts around Male are under up to 4metres of water and are really bad.
Our island (Reethi RAh) which was almost complete in its construction, has had the brand new water villas flooded and the Spa is trashed. The temporary accommodation that was built on the beaches for the labourers was washed to sea, and the labourers, scared out of their wits, spent the rest of the night on the building rooves. There have been riots, looting, and general panic.
We were kept here on more night by the hotel as all sea planes flights were cancelled and then the boss phoned to say that we should stay here yet another night as the island is not safe for women as yet until all 800 remaining labourers have been removed.,
We cannot believe the devastation, whole islands are under water and 1000s of Maldivians are stranded without homes, living on fishing boats and being transported to areas which are less affected. As far as i know 12 people have died, and on White Sands resort a tourist died of a heart attack. The tidal wave has rushed through and over hotels and people have clung to palm trees to save themselves.
We are so fortunate to be where we are and we can only hope that Alison and Colin have found safety. It's all very distressing and we hold everyone in our prayers and thoughts for their safety.
We are returning to Reethi Rah tomorrow, but there is no internet connection or telephone up and running, only the mobile phone system, and even that goes up and down.
We will keep you posted... and thanks again for all your kind thoughts and emails, calls etc.
Sara and Gavin
i am ok!!
Thank you ALL and thank you Anton for calling me... we are on Sun Island (south Ari Atoll) on holiday, and our island was not affected, neither the neighbouring island (Holiday Island), where my best mate works.
HOwever, 2/3rds of the resort in Maldives are underwater, a lot of tourists were sent down here to our island and holiday island. White Sands and Fun island (also neighbours) were badly hit, as was the Hilton. The resorts around Male are under up to 4metres of water and are really bad.
Our island (Reethi RAh) which was almost complete in its construction, has had the brand new water villas flooded and the Spa is trashed. The temporary accommodation that was built on the beaches for the labourers was washed to sea, and the labourers, scared out of their wits, spent the rest of the night on the building rooves. There have been riots, looting, and general panic.
We were kept here on more night by the hotel as all sea planes flights were cancelled and then the boss phoned to say that we should stay here yet another night as the island is not safe for women as yet until all 800 remaining labourers have been removed.,
We cannot believe the devastation, whole islands are under water and 1000s of Maldivians are stranded without homes, living on fishing boats and being transported to areas which are less affected. As far as i know 12 people have died, and on White Sands resort a tourist died of a heart attack. The tidal wave has rushed through and over hotels and people have clung to palm trees to save themselves.
We are so fortunate to be where we are and we can only hope that Alison and Colin have found safety. It's all very distressing and we hold everyone in our prayers and thoughts for their safety.
We are returning to Reethi Rah tomorrow, but there is no internet connection or telephone up and running, only the mobile phone system, and even that goes up and down.
We will keep you posted... and thanks again for all your kind thoughts and emails, calls etc.
Sara and Gavin
Re: News on DB Members affected by Sumtra Earthquake and Tsunami Thread
Glad to hear SL is ok. Tony - please keep us all informed on Colin and Alison!
BTW - I've merged the two threads on this topic and renamed the thread.
Glad to hear SL is ok. Tony - please keep us all informed on Colin and Alison!
BTW - I've merged the two threads on this topic and renamed the thread.
Re: News on DB Members affected by Sumtra Earthquake and Tsunami Thread
Hiya all
Iya has posted on another forum, stating thats he is ok!!!!
Regards
miles
Hiya all
Iya has posted on another forum, stating thats he is ok!!!!
Regards
miles
Re: News on DB Members affected by Sumtra Earthquake and Tsunami Thread
Hello Sarah! glad to hear that you are ok!
I just got a call from my friend in Thailand and he is ok! he was in Koh lanta when the Tsunami hit and he ran for his life! he and his cousin ran in different directions and they lost each others, each were very worried about each others well being!
They each feared the the other was dead but gladly they are both ok and they contacted each other through the embassy and are meeting as we speek! They lost all their belongings when the Tsunami hit the Island including their money and passports! As long as they are ok and unhurt the money isn't important!
My thoughts are with the family's of the missing and deceased people!
I hope that Alison and her husband are both ok!
Said
Hello Sarah! glad to hear that you are ok!
I just got a call from my friend in Thailand and he is ok! he was in Koh lanta when the Tsunami hit and he ran for his life! he and his cousin ran in different directions and they lost each others, each were very worried about each others well being!
They each feared the the other was dead but gladly they are both ok and they contacted each other through the embassy and are meeting as we speek! They lost all their belongings when the Tsunami hit the Island including their money and passports! As long as they are ok and unhurt the money isn't important!
My thoughts are with the family's of the missing and deceased people!
I hope that Alison and her husband are both ok!
Said
Re: News on DB Members affected by Sumtra Earthquake and Tsunami Thread
Last we've heard is that there is still no sign of them. Its dark there now and most of the work outside has stopped, there have been many casualties from that area and many many people are not accounted for. Please pray for my brother and his new wife.
Last we've heard is that there is still no sign of them. Its dark there now and most of the work outside has stopped, there have been many casualties from that area and many many people are not accounted for. Please pray for my brother and his new wife.
Re: News on DB Members affected by Sumtra Earthquake and Tsunami Thread
Tony,
They are on the list! We hope that they are OK. We were JUST there on Summer Island and left a week ago tomorrow (neighbor to Reethi Rah). A bit worried about a fw friends there that we met and left to enjoy the holiday but, according to the Web Site, they sufferred no casualties, so that eases our minds a bit.
Alison and Colin, we are praying for you!
Bret
Tony,
They are on the list! We hope that they are OK. We were JUST there on Summer Island and left a week ago tomorrow (neighbor to Reethi Rah). A bit worried about a fw friends there that we met and left to enjoy the holiday but, according to the Web Site, they sufferred no casualties, so that eases our minds a bit.
Alison and Colin, we are praying for you!
Bret
Re: News on DB Members affected by Sumtra Earthquake and Tsunami Thread
Good news
just as I sent the last message the phone rang, they have been found alive a few miles up the coast dont know many details yet but both have sustained broken bones and are being looked after in hall or something will let you know more again as soon as we know more
Thanks everybody
Good news
just as I sent the last message the phone rang, they have been found alive a few miles up the coast dont know many details yet but both have sustained broken bones and are being looked after in hall or something will let you know more again as soon as we know more
Thanks everybody