Against The Odds Tsunami in Thailand | Devastation | 3
Nov 18, 2025
Survivors of the devastating tsunami in Thailand faced life-or-death challenges in the aftermath of the waves. As debris trapped them, one mother fought to rescue her daughters while others navigated treacherous waters in damaged boats. Heart-wrenching rescues and desperate choices unfolded amidst the chaos, highlighting the relentless human spirit. Listening to tales of bravery, like Ed's swim to safety while caring for his critically injured wife, underscores the harrowing realities faced during this catastrophic event.
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Rescue From Overturned Debris
- Ed Moosh and his wife Helen are swept inland by the tsunami and torn apart by successive waves.
- Ed fights underwater, finds a propeller shaft, and resurfaces holding Helen until a longtail boat rescues them.
Mother's Search Through Receding Waters
- Watcheri Tongte is pulled inland, then dragged back toward the sea as currents reverse, losing her daughters in the chaos.
- She follows another survivor to higher ground and later finds one daughter alive, a moment she calls a miracle.
Teen Survives By Grabbing A Wire
- Thirteen-year-old Monica Ribeiro clings to a wire and later gets trapped between furniture before pulling herself up and escaping on top of debris.
- She follows an elderly woman's footsteps to a safer path and eventually reaches rescue efforts uphill.
