South African relief team coming

By M.S. Prabhakara

CAPE TOWN, JAN. 31. A 31-member South African team, trained in rescue and relief operations, is leaving for Mumbai later today en route to the earthquake-affected areas in Gujarat. According to Mr. Andr Tomlinson, a team member, the initiative has been supported by the international medical relief agency, Medical Rescue International, and the South African Indian community.

The members were drawn from all segments of South African society and three were involved in the relief operations in the 1998 Turkey earthquake, he said. Two search dogs belonging to the South African Police Service are also part of the team.

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