BY BEN BILUA
Gizo

The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society (SIRCS), Gizo Branch, visited Rakutu- Ziata village in Noro, Western Province, to distribute relief supplies to families affected by a recent tragic incident caused by bad weather.

The relief team departed Gizo last Friday and spent time with affected families in the village.

During the visit, the team provided food supplies and other essential assistance to a family who lost a father after a large tree fell onto their home.

According to reports, the incident occurred on January 27, around 2pm when a huge tree collapsed onto the family’s house while they were sleeping.

The tree reportedly smashed through the roof before landing on the deceased, who was sleeping less than a metre away from his wife.

The deceased was pronounced dead at the scene, while his wife sustained minor injuries.

The couple’s children miraculously survived the incident, despite sleeping less than two metres away from their parents at the time.

An eyewitness, who requested anonymity out of respect for the affected family, said the tree was located approximately 15 metres away from the house.

“The tree was very large, and when it fell onto the semi-permanent building, it broke through the roofing and landed on the cement floor.

“It is a sad tragedy for the immediate family of the deceased,” the eye witness said.

The Solomon Islands Red Cross said the assistance is to help the grieving family cope with the immediate aftermath of the tragedy as the community continues to rally around to support them.

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