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#49 daughter

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 08:24 AM

Yes, I have spoken with the French Navy. They have not found anyone. They will be calling me in two to three hours to give me an update.

#50 MelissaSherman

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 08:33 AM

they checked IN the boat? or just in the area?

#51 daughter

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 08:50 AM

MelissaSherman, on Jan 23 2009, 09:39 AM, said:

they checked IN the boat? or just in the area?

They assured me they are thoroughly checking the boat - inside the hulls, cabin, etc. They will be updating me.

#52 daughter

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 11:07 AM

Still waiting for an update. No word yet.

#53 Lighthouse

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 11:14 AM

No news from this end either I'm afraid.

#54 zacyrus

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 01:54 PM

Hi!
Am Riana. Am jounalist from Madagascar
&. I cover this event. so If you want having more infomations. u can contact me on
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Thank u
Bye
Riana

This post has been edited by zacyrus: 23 January 2009 - 01:58 PM

#55 Lighthouse

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 03:42 PM

zacyrus, on Jan 23 2009, 02:00 PM, said:

Hi!
Am Riana. Am jounalist from Madagascar

Hi

Welcome to the forum.

If you have any new or additional information please just post it here or send me a "Private Message" via my forum "Profile" (or click on my username to send me a PM).

Thank you in advance.

#56 zacyrus

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 05:44 PM

French navy ship Nivose, arrived last night (6 pm) at the shipwreck place.
Crews didn't find surving person. They decided to return back in Reunion Island. however: us Army continue the research and rescue with south african and some french people.
french navy dropped the wreck and the setjam at the sea.
We hope to have more informations tonight. so keep in touch.

#57 Lighthouse

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 05:48 PM

Thank you. Please keep us updated.

#58 zacyrus

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Posted 23 January 2009 - 05:54 PM

French navy checked in the boat.They din'dt fing survivors
us plane, french and south african planes: just in the area.
Others ship continue the reseach and rescue.
PLease contact the CIOM,: Colonel Rolland by mail rolland_niaina@yahoo.fr
he is the chief of communication and information at the malagasy national navy, he directs the operation with Us and french army.

MelissaSherman, on Jan 23 2009, 08:39 AM, said:

they checked IN the boat? or just in the area?

They will give you more informations.
be courageous and be a believer.
Because of the weather, we have problem of communication and the network in Madagascar.

daughter, on Jan 23 2009, 08:56 AM, said:

They assured me they are thoroughly checking the boat - inside the hulls, cabin, etc. They will be updating me.