Sunday, August 31, 2008

Sichuan 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Saturday






Ruins after 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Sichuan Province on Saturday at 4:30 pm Beijing Time, now has claimed 28 lives with 362 injured. Staff from a local hospital, clear the debris in Lixi Township, Huili County, Sichuan Province.

A young woman tries to clear debris from her seriously damaged home. Zhou Yuanfu, a Physician from a local hospital, attempts to salvage what he can from his kitchen, while other staff members attempt to salvage what they can from their homes. Xinhua Photos

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