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Diary of a disaster: the week that Tonga went silent

Seven days after a massive volcanic eruption that spawned a tsunami and ash cloud, communications are still largely down and the scale of the catastrophe unknown

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2022

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a top New Zealand official says

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

'Life and death' at sea: log keeps Tonga's 'Aquaman' from going under

A 57-year-old Tongan man being hailed a real-life Aquaman for surviving 27 hours at sea after Saturday's devastating tsunami struck his island said he went under nine times before latching onto a log and making it to safety.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

Tongan 'real life Aquaman' survives 27-hour swim after tsunami

A 57-year-old Tongan man who said he swam around 27 hours after getting swept out to sea during Saturday’s devastating tsunami has been hailed a 'real life Aquaman'.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

‘Absolutely amazing’: Tongan man swept away by tsunami stayed afloat for 24 hours

Lisala Folau climbed a tree on his home island before being washed away and eventually managing to reach the capital

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022