Image: Laingsburg Flood (Click on image for larger view.)
Today 45 years ago on 25 January 1981 the Laingsburg Flood occurred. 104 people died in the incident. Read more in the attached article that I wrote about the Laingsburg Flood after receiving a request from several schools who wanted to use it as an assignment. Amateur Radio also played a vital role during the Search and Rescue mission. See the photo beneath.
THE LAINGSBURG FLOOD - 25 JANUARY 1981 (PDF 5 MB Download)
Amateur Radio assisted in establishing vital communications with the outside world.
“The memories will remain with those who witnessed and experienced this disaster”
