Drone footage shows devastation of Indonesian village after earthquake
- 6 years ago
Drone footage of Balaroa Village in Palu, Central Sulawesi, following the massive 7.5 earthquake that killed more than 1,200 people on September 28.
Balaroa is located 10km inland. Debris, rubble and roofing lies dispersed across the area. Residents have since expressed anger at authorities' priorities.
"Why did the search and rescue agency and others prioritise the search for victims in hotels?" local resident Sa'Adon Lawira asked AP.
"Neighborhoods like this should take precedence because the bodies of residents are buried, but there are no rescuers who have searched for them."
Balaroa is located 10km inland. Debris, rubble and roofing lies dispersed across the area. Residents have since expressed anger at authorities' priorities.
"Why did the search and rescue agency and others prioritise the search for victims in hotels?" local resident Sa'Adon Lawira asked AP.
"Neighborhoods like this should take precedence because the bodies of residents are buried, but there are no rescuers who have searched for them."