December 28, 2004
Tsunami Survivor Emails
Our prayers and our hearts go out to the 80,000+ that perished and their families. CNN compiled many survivor story emails about the worst natural disaster of our time. I recommend donating to World Vision to help the victims. They are totally legit and are among the highest in giving aid per dollar with the lowest administrative overhead.I was sunbathing with my girlfriend on the beach in Phuket when suddenly I heard an unbelievably loud roar, it sounded like I was standing next to an airplane as it took off. I looked up and found a 20-foot high wall of water coming at me -- it looked like a scene from the Ten Commandments. My girlfriend and I just got up and started running for our lives. The water caught up to us and briefly pulled us under before we surfaced and somehow managed to hold onto a utility pole. Finally the water subsided and we were able to make it uphill to safety. We saw at least 25 bodies float by. Next year I am going to Florida. - Vijay Patel, Phuket, Thailand
