Article 45V5C Indonesia tsunami: volunteers rescue dozens of stranded turtles

Indonesia tsunami: volunteers rescue dozens of stranded turtles

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Jamie Fullerton in Banten province, Indonesia
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After a harrowing week of human tragedy, rescuers find a moment of hope as they return more than 30 turtles to the sea

For the officials and volunteers aiding rescue efforts after the tsunami that killed at least 430 people in Indonesia, it has been a grim week.

After deadly waves hit the coasts of Java and Sumatra in the Sunda Strait, they know they are more likely to find bodies than survivors. Amidst the horror, volunteers are clinging to any victories, however small, to keep them going.

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