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Tsunami Death Toll Tops 400 in Indonesia

HeadlineOct 29, 2010

In Indonesia, the death toll from a tsunami off the coast of west Sumatra has topped 400. Entire villages have been destroyed on the Mentawai Islands, and Indonesian officials say the toll could rise as more bodies are found. Another 400 people are still missing, and bad weather has slowed down rescue efforts.

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