Death toll in Samoan tsunami climbs to 82, hundreds missing

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Tonight at least 82 people, including one New Zealander, have been confirmed dead in Samoa, but many are still missing in the aftermath of the tsunami.
Tonight at least 82 people, including one New Zealander, have been confirmed dead in Samoa, but many are still missing in the aftermath of the tsunami.

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02 Oct 2009 02:49p.m.

J.P wrote:

Prayers & Thouqhts for our Samoan Nation =[ x0x

01 Oct 2009 08:27a.m.

Olo Elise Puni wrote:

Talofa
Three (3) ‘anonymous’ organisations have donated $30,000 to start the ‘Tsunami Samoa 09 Funds’ appeal.

Here is the trust bank account if you wish to donate towards Tsunami Samoa 09 Funds:

Account Name: Tsunami Samoa 09 Funds
Account Number: 01-1837-0026899-000
Bank and Branch: ANZ Sylvia Park Branch

Faafetai

Olo Elise Puni
TRUSTEE

01 Oct 2009 06:03a.m.

L. Soon wrote:

o le ATUA na ia aumai i tatou o ia foi na te toe aveeseina.Ia tumau pea i lo tatou faatuatua ma tatlo pea i le Tama e alofa mai lava o ia ia tei tatou.O le a talia ea na o mea e filemu ai ae a faafefea mea faigata.O aso lava faapenei e iloa ai le fanau moni a le ATUA.samoa uma o loo i itu e fa o le lalolagi ia tatou talosia ia si o tatou atunuu laititi.E le faia lava so tatou loto e pule lava le Tama i le lagi.faamaise atu pea i nai aiga ua misia nisi e patino ia te latou.Alofa mai pea le Atua ma faagata loa lena tsunami.GOD BLESS ALL PEoLE OF SAMOA

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