Tribe shoots arrows at aid flight :: Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunami

January 4, 2005

I take it that if the tribe is shooting arrows at relief helicopters than they must not need the help.

BBC News UK via Drudge - Jan 4.

An Indian helicopter dropping food and water over the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been attacked by tribesmen using bows and arrows.

There were fears that the endangered tribal groups had been wiped out when massive waves struck their islands.

(Click image to enlarge - The island group is home to a number of tribal peoples)

But the authorities say the attack is a sign that they have survived.

More than 6,000 people there are confirmed as either dead or missing, but thousands of others are still unaccounted for.

The Indian coastguard helicopter was flying low over Sentinel Island to drop aid when it came under attack. Continue reading....

Posted by Hyscience at January 4, 2005 11:33 AM

I saw a picture of a warrior with his bow drawn-back, pointing at the chopper. It was incredible.

Posted by: EdWonk at January 4, 2005 9:04 PM

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