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Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
On the road to Mandalay, the town of Jaose is just 30 miles from the epicenter of Friday's quake. This nursery used to teach 70 children, some of the youngest victims of this disaster. Many children on the second floor of the building escaped. But 12 of the smallest, who studied on the ground floor, died together with a teacher. The Tarsan was five years old.
Global News Podcast
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
Her grandfather Chuen Ying has come to where she died to invite her soul to come home with him, a Buddhist ritual for those who die suddenly. He tells us that he had a strange feeling that morning and wanted to tell his daughter not to send his granddaughter to school, but he didn't. As the quake hit at lunchtime, the little girl's mother ran to the school to find her.
Global News Podcast
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
Juen Yen says they searched together for three hours until they found her body. He knew she would be dead, but he still wanted to find her, and he is relieved that she was still in one piece. Dok Hyun's son is a teacher from the next-door school. She was injured during the quake.
Global News Podcast
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
Chao Se is just one of many towns affected by the quake. But here, the loss of so many young lives has been particularly devastating.
Global News Podcast
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
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