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![]() "Tom" wrote in message ... For interest http://www.indystar.com/articles/8/234372-9288-102.html T Here is the full text - found the link on www.paddling.net IU student rode out tsunami in kayak Associated Press April 4, 2005 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- An Indiana University student kayaking off the coast of Thailand survived December's deadly tsunami by paddling into deep waters, where she watched giant waves smash the shoreline. Camille Kandiko, 23, said recent reports of more earthquakes and potential for tsunamis reminded her of her brush with death. Kandiko said she and her aunt owe their lives to her uncle, who made the quick decision to lead the three kayakers far offshore after he noticed the ocean's shimmering blue waters receding. "I was thinking the last thing we want is to be in the middle of the ocean," she told The Herald-Times for a Monday story. "I listened to him and paddled out to deep water, but the whole time I was thinking, 'We shouldn't be doing this."' The trio made it several hundred yards off the coast when the first waves struck on Dec. 26. From the ocean, they watched a 15-foot wave sweep over the beach and onshore, uprooting giant palm trees. When they finally reached shore, they had to run to high ground to avoid another rush of water, and finally moved farther inland. The next day, they paddled out to a passing yacht. The yacht's owners had Internet access and allowed Kandiko to e-mail her parents to let them know she was alive. The Minnesota native, who is an IU doctoral student in higher education administration, arrived in Thailand over her Christmas break on her first trip outside the United States. She flew into Chicago Jan. 3 and was greeted by her relieved family. |
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