Indonesian Tsunami: Death Toll Hits 1,200; Survivors Desperate For Aid
Relief agencies are having trouble reaching stricken areas, setting off looting of stores and aid supplies. The death toll from the tsunami and quake could rise further, officials warn.
by Bill Chappell
Oct 01, 2018
3 minutes
Emergency crews are still trying to find victims of an earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia's island of Sulawesi, killing at least 1,200 people, according to local media citing government officials.
The death toll could rise even higher, officials warn, as workers clear debris, rubble and vehicles that were swept away by a massive wave of seawater on Friday.
The tsunami was triggered by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck
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