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Introducing: Real Survival Stories - Tsunami in Sri Lanka

Oct 9, 2024
Guest
Pat Etheridge
Guest
Pete Etheridge
Pat and Pete Etheridge, a couple who survived the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, share their gripping tale of survival. They recount their peaceful retreat shattering into chaos as the tsunami struck. Each faced individual battles for survival and the emotional toll of their separation. Their diverse backgrounds shape their resilience and love for travel. The Etheridges reflect on the aftermath, survivor's guilt, and the profound human connections that emerged from such devastation, illuminating the incredible strength of the human spirit.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Tsunami Dreams: Survival in Sri Lanka
03:17 • 6min
3
A Leisurely Retreat Turns Troubling
09:19 • 4min
4
Tsunami Terror: A Survival Story
12:54 • 7min
5
Survival in the Wake of the Tsunami
19:48 • 25min
6
The Weight of Survival: Reflections on the 2004 Tsunami
44:49 • 3min
7
Reflections on Survival: Connection Amidst Catastrophe
47:24 • 2min