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Cyclone Sinks Malagasy Ferry Killing Dozens
A cyclone near Madagascar sank the ferry Samson with 113 aboard, leaving only two survivors. The disaster, part of Cyclone Galilo, raised deaths to 134 and left over 80,000 cut off. Aid agencies warn of food and water shortages as recovery and disease prevention efforts begin.
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Antalaha
Madagascar
Indian Ocean
Mahajanza
Samson
Comoros Islands
Moroni
Mahaianga
Nyo
Cler