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Over 5,000 victims of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami were identified and returned to their families by an elite forensic team in Thailand.
“The story of 35 nations working together after the devastating 2004 tsunami”
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Over 5,000 victims of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami were identified and returned to their families by an elite forensic team in Thailand.
Synopsis
In Thailand, an elite Australian forensic team collaborates with specialists from around the world to identify victims of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. The disaster claimed 228,000 lives across 13 countries. The team concentrates on returning the bodies of over 5,000 victims to their families. Driven by the motto "they will take them home," the team encounters numerous challenges in their mission. Nearly a decade later, the documentary reflects on the ongoing impact of this tragedy on those affected.
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Why Watch
- See the elite Australian forensic team in action.
- Find out how 35 nations collaborated after the tsunami.
- Meet the families of victims seeking closure.
Did You Know
- The Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 claimed 228,000 lives across 13 countries.
- Over 5,000 victims were identified and returned by the forensic team in Thailand.
- The documentary was directed by Amanda Blue and released in 2014.
- The film has a duration of 81 minutes.
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What was the death toll of the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004?
The Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 claimed the lives of 228,000 people across 13 countries.
How many victims did the forensic team in Thailand identify?
The forensic team in Thailand worked to identify and return the bodies of over 5,000 victims.
Who directed the documentary After the Wave?
After the Wave was directed by Amanda Blue.
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