He made plans with his buddies to go hunting the next day. He never knew that a single incident will change his discourse forever. A single moment that will leave a lasting trauma in his mind.
At 3:30am that fateful Monday morning of 26th February 2018, he woke up in the morning taken by surprise the earth where he laid his head moved like a tidal wave or spring around which he could not sleep well or stand firm on the ground.
The trees outside his home bents 45 degrees like a sling shot rubber. Few hours later at dawn, he realised his plans to visit his favourite playground buried under the rumble, his favourite hunting ground shifted to new heights and the big river he used to go for swimming now decreased in size significantly and full of dirt. Some rivers have changed into red and black which resulted many water livestocks disappearings and downstream filled with deaths.
Tonny Maben said when he saw the young youth in picture, he was contemplating, what on earth is happening before him. He was walking around aimlessly with his only tool, axe to start rebuilding. That is a character of survival he will live tomorrow.
For now, his hope is the World. To keep him warmth at night under his makeshift house. Living on biscuits daily from relief supplies. His contact to the outside world is a chopper approaching everyday. Thats his hope for now.
Tonny Maben Couldn't remember his name (sadly)..his from Huia Village in Mt. Sisa, Bosavi LLG, where 11 of his fellow villagers died from the 7.6magnitude. The remaining 7 villages also buried from the 6.7 magnitude. The photo attached shows what exactly happened to this village.
At 3:30am that fateful Monday morning of 26th February 2018, he woke up in the morning taken by surprise the earth where he laid his head moved like a tidal wave or spring around which he could not sleep well or stand firm on the ground.
The trees outside his home bents 45 degrees like a sling shot rubber. Few hours later at dawn, he realised his plans to visit his favourite playground buried under the rumble, his favourite hunting ground shifted to new heights and the big river he used to go for swimming now decreased in size significantly and full of dirt. Some rivers have changed into red and black which resulted many water livestocks disappearings and downstream filled with deaths.
Tonny Maben said when he saw the young youth in picture, he was contemplating, what on earth is happening before him. He was walking around aimlessly with his only tool, axe to start rebuilding. That is a character of survival he will live tomorrow.
For now, his hope is the World. To keep him warmth at night under his makeshift house. Living on biscuits daily from relief supplies. His contact to the outside world is a chopper approaching everyday. Thats his hope for now.
Tonny Maben Couldn't remember his name (sadly)..his from Huia Village in Mt. Sisa, Bosavi LLG, where 11 of his fellow villagers died from the 7.6magnitude. The remaining 7 villages also buried from the 6.7 magnitude. The photo attached shows what exactly happened to this village.
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| The photos are Imapct of 7.6 magnitude of earthquake in Hell & Southern Highlands Provinces -PNG. |
Written & Photo by Ronny Maben
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