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nformation has just been trickling out of this remote island,information off thecoast of western Sumatra.
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Local residents there,they have been able to be contactedThe reporter of a Tsunami as tall as 60 meters high has hit the island.
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Now communications for the most parts of the islands are still cut off.
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But, we heard from an officialfrom the area that described the whole villages of 200 people have gone missing,sweptaway by the waves.
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The rescuers and the emergency teams are having trouble to reachthese islands.
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You know,the big waves that has attracted,all of the tourists also preventing rescuers to bring the much needed aids to these people.
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Now this location of courseis very remote.
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To give you an idea:in good conditions,it took around 8 hours by boatfrom the nearest city of Padang.
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And, you know, in bad conditions, it will take manymore hours than that.
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