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Typhoon Devastates Hao Merakau Higueru Islands
News from Pearl Island group reports a January typhoon and tidal wave that virtually erased Hao Merakau and Higueru islands. About 600 islanders perished. half a million dollars in losses. Many drowned tied to trees. survivors sought refuge on higher ground for days. Sharks fed on bodies in the sea. relief shipments and fresh water were sent from other islands.
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Hao
Marukau
Higuera
San Francisco
Cal
Australia
Pearl Island
Merakau
Higueru
Messrs
Cheffield and
Allen
Mormon Church
Mrs
Gilbert
Latter Day Saints’ Mission
Morakea
Tuamotu Grout