The 3rd wave (about half-way through part 1) was definately scary, because I didn't know whether that was going to be above road level or not. My recommendation now is that if you find yourself in the same situation, run.
Oh sorry the video answers that question I just didn't get that far into watching. Must be cool to see? but frightening at the same time becauce you never really know what to expect.
@toby099 Not too far. Only the first wave went really far back, and that one wasn't recorded because I was getting everyone to safety. You can see the third wave flowing over the seawall and onto the road - that's the one with the sick looking dome coming in.
thanks for posting this video. most of the video was after it happens. one of the best I've seen. oh! by the way, the guy was like jogging or running at the end of the video, i was like WTF...he should be running the other way.
Dude your so crazy!!! But thanks for putting this up. Damn I'd fully need to go take a piss before going threw that shit. All my prayers a with Samoa and American Samoa. New Zealands got your back!!
Thanks for the comments so far. The memory of the surges and the crunching sound when the first wave hit will always be with me. A lot of people are still living in Red Cross dome tents. It's hard to imagine the losses by most. Everything swept away. Not just clothes, furnishings and identity papers, but old photographs, heirlooms and other memories that can never be replaced. It's fortunate that extended families are part of the culture here. I wonder what changes a year will bring?
haul ass
chauncy817 3 weeks ago
ohmygosh:/ my aunty Tai owns the laundry mat w/her husband their. Im from Seetaga &all those villages looked so diff. when i came back.
kapaka3 4 weeks ago
man this day well always be remembered......
i counldnt believe it
salamasinaleoso 2 months ago
I couldnt stand there..id RUN like a beeyotch from hell!
Beautyific 8 months ago
That Eel was like "man i went to get groceries and I ended up in Samoa"
6super8stallion4 9 months ago
Great vid . Thank you.
sopranopaul61 9 months ago
The 3rd wave (about half-way through part 1) was definately scary, because I didn't know whether that was going to be above road level or not. My recommendation now is that if you find yourself in the same situation, run.
lstoob 11 months ago
Oh sorry the video answers that question I just didn't get that far into watching. Must be cool to see? but frightening at the same time becauce you never really know what to expect.
zakartaz 11 months ago
when the water pulls back is there a whole lot of sea life left on the water bed?
zakartaz 11 months ago
As long as the camera is safe....
lstoob 11 months ago
Actually he might even be able to see what one looks like on its way in, but probably not on its way back out anymore...
PhilcoreTheLoud 11 months ago
Yeah. But if I wasn't, you wouldn't be able to see what an actual tsunami looks like on it's way in....
lstoob 1 year ago
you stupid palagi
msayofemi1 1 year ago
Where did you go after you said time to go? Because it looked like the waves went much further inland then where you were standing
toby099 1 year ago
@toby099 Not too far. Only the first wave went really far back, and that one wasn't recorded because I was getting everyone to safety. You can see the third wave flowing over the seawall and onto the road - that's the one with the sick looking dome coming in.
lstoob 1 year ago
lol time to go.... gj man, i was feeling a bit tense there for ya.
Jclassic18 1 year ago
it would be amazing to see the water falling off the reef as you describe it, kind of like the true edge of land.
dan8852 1 year ago
thanks for posting this video. most of the video was after it happens. one of the best I've seen. oh! by the way, the guy was like jogging or running at the end of the video, i was like WTF...he should be running the other way.
ltaotua 2 years ago
Amazing footage. Thanks for posting it. Your film notations and narration were extremely effective too. Great job.
karmagoddesscarmen 2 years ago
who ever took this video you are so lucky tha
juhkful 2 years ago
DUDE. GET THE FUCK OUTTA THERE!
BlackSniperBullets 2 years ago
great vid! thanks for posting this
--pago resident
xSweetSanity 2 years ago
Dude your so crazy!!! But thanks for putting this up. Damn I'd fully need to go take a piss before going threw that shit. All my prayers a with Samoa and American Samoa. New Zealands got your back!!
FedexProductions 2 years ago
it's like a thief in the night the way it just came in & washed things away.
gemigurl2009 2 years ago
Thanks for the comments so far. The memory of the surges and the crunching sound when the first wave hit will always be with me. A lot of people are still living in Red Cross dome tents. It's hard to imagine the losses by most. Everything swept away. Not just clothes, furnishings and identity papers, but old photographs, heirlooms and other memories that can never be replaced. It's fortunate that extended families are part of the culture here. I wonder what changes a year will bring?
lstoob 2 years ago
Palangi man lol.
BartschBruce 2 years ago
i have quarter of american soma
pagelock5 2 years ago
Is that you Lee, this is John the palagi from Kanana Fou, my prayers you all there. This is really sad.
johnstraz 2 years ago
danks fo the upload prayers to everyone back home!!
MsWinty 2 years ago
your camera brightness setting is too low. Thanks for sharing.
PleaseAvoidHellFire 2 years ago
that is weird
EV150 2 years ago