Death Toll Rises in Pacific Islands, Families Cope with Losses from Tsunami - October 3, 2009

Episode Number 9 - Original Airdate: October 3, 2009Death Toll Rises in Pacific Islands, Families Cope with Losses from TsunamiReporting on location from American Samoa, Mike O’Sullivan describes how relief efforts are continuing in the Pacific islands of Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, where the death toll is approaching 200 from Tuesday's earthquake and tsunami. Seaside communities are burying their dead and coming to grips with their losses. The people of American Samoa are starting to clean up as they cope with their vivid memories. Mormon Church official Stu Uiagalelei was teaching a children's class when the earthquake struck.This story was originally aired on October 3, 2009 on Voice of America, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan. #voa #mikeo'sullivan #la #losangeles #samoa #tsumani #americansamoa #earthquakes #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica