Trapped under a train

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Atonina Tavite was trapped under a train after falling off her bike on Apr. 20, 1993. Department-store security guard Aaron Te Aonui came to her rescue and stayed with her until the paramedics arrived. Atonina survived but her right leg was amputated.

Author: Redgrave, Tess
Injuries, Behavior, Heroes, Tavite, Atonina, Te Aonui, Aaron

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Magic in a storm

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A family was able to pass the time pleasantly even on a stormy night. The family members huddled together while the father read to his children about the weather and taught them a new song.

Author: De Vinck, Christopher
Personal narratives, Recreation, Storms, Family recreation

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Trapped by a killer fire storm

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The wildfire which hit Southern California in 1993 claimed lives and caused much damage. A brief narrative of the Bedrosian family's experience during the disaster is presented.

Author: Gill, Mark Stuart
Humor and anecdotes, Natural disasters, Wildfires, Malibu, California

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