Calang, after the Devastating Wave
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Calang is almost totally destroyed, struck by a massive earthquake and ravaging tsunami. Tempo files this report from this capital town of Aceh Jaya Regency.
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THE waves were still raging wild when we finally made it to Calang Bay that afternoon. For a full eight hours, our vessel was tossed by the waves, all the way on our trip from Lamno to Calang. The moment we set foot on the brownish mud-covered beach, a rancid smell greeted us. The smell of decomposing dead bodies... Right on the beach, two marines, speaking in a heavy Javanese accent, warmly welcomed us.
But, wait! Calang that came to our si
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