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Far North residents praised for quick reaction to tsunami threat
5 Mar, 2021 02:41 AM
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Ahipara Horse Treks owner Lohnet Murray called in her staff to move her horses and ponies to a paddock on the hill. Photo / Supplied
Jenny Ling is the Northern Advocate s feature writer and news reporterjenny.ling@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
Far North residents from both sides of the coast scrambled to evacuate their homes and workplaces during yesterday s tsunami threat.
Residents in Ahipara and Doubtless Bay spotted wave surges and unusual water activities in local harbours, although there were no reports of damage.
Emergency services have widely praised people for behaving responsibly.