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Old 04-25-2015, 09:18 PM   #1
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Realy brutal when these things hit older citys not built to substain earthquakes.

At least 17 killed 200 miles away from avalanches at Mt. Everest, Google executive Dan Fredinburg is among the dead.

Also the famous 203ft 19th century Bhimsen Tower collapsed killing at least 50 inside.



Brutal.

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Old 04-25-2015, 10:39 PM   #2
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Terrible.

One of my friends and coworkers just got back from Nepal last week. Her whole family lives there. I texted her earlier, but haven't heard back yet. I imagine she must be really stressed at the moment.
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Bad couple years on Everest. I had a spot booked on the summitclimb glacier school group that is now stuck at camp 1. Freaky. Kathmandu looks bad.
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Brutal news. Lots of historical buildings have been razed.

You spelled Nepal wrong btw.
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http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/30/asia/n...rthquake-baby/

The father also began to lose hope of finding his son alive -- until, from under the rubble, he heard faint cries.

But night had fallen and there was little that could be done.

"It's destiny," a neighbor told Rasmila Awal. "If he's destined to live, he will. Or else God will take him away."

The family went to sleep in a nearby field. Others were sleeping there, too -- some because they were afraid of being trapped indoors, some because they had no homes left at all.

The next morning, the Awals returned to the remnants of their home. And they heard the joyful sound they had prayed they would hear. Their baby was crying.

"We came back and we heard the voice again," Rasmila Awal said, her eyes widening at the memory.

The soldiers, having returned as well, resumed digging. And, miracle of miracles, 22 hours after the earthquake, the mother saw a soldier pull her baby out of the debris.

His face was coated with dust. But he was alive.

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Death toll is at 5,496. wounded at 10, 400.

The Prime Minister has warned that the death count could reach over 10,000 as they continue to comb the country side.
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Old 05-02-2015, 07:06 PM   #8
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Just heard on the news a couple celebrating their 35th anniversary from St. Albert was found dead as well.
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