Tongan man reportedly swims for 27 hours after being swept to sea by tsunami

Lisala Folau told a local broadcaster about his swimming journey, which lasted more than a day and took him to three islands.

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Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· Jan 20, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

A Tongan man says he swam for more than 24 hours after a tsunami swept him out to sea

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The HillCenter· Jan 20, 2022

Tongan man reportedly swims for 27 hours after being swept to sea by tsunami

Maine PublicCenter· Jan 20, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

A Tongan man says he swam for more than 24 hours after a tsunami swept him out to sea

Voice of AmericaCenter· Jan 20, 2022

Tongan Man Dubbed ‘Aquaman’ After He Survived 27 Hours at Sea

CBS NewsCenter· Jan 20, 2022

Man tells harrowing survival story "after being washed away" by Tonga tsunami

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Hot AirRight· Jan 20, 2022

Tongan "real life Aquaman" survives 27-hour swim after tsunami

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The GuardianLean Left· Jan 20, 2022

‘Absolutely amazing’: Tongan man swept away by tsunami stayed afloat for 24 hours

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