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Medic recalls overseeing treatment 10 years after Indian Ocean tsunami

The Australian medic coordinated a Thailand hospital’s disaster response during the chaos

News.com.au

AUSTRALIA — An Aussie paramedic who oversaw the treatment of hundreds of Indian Ocean tsunami victims in Thailand has spoken for the first time about the traumatic events of a decade ago.

Peter Davison, who responded to the Port Arthur massacre before moving to Phuket, is anunsung hero of the Boxing Day tsunami.

The humble professional from Hobart, who led and coordinated the response at thePhuket International Hospital where he is the manager of international services, said his memories of the event remain “sharp.”

Read full story: Aussie paramedic Peter Davison tells how he oversaw the treatment of hundreds of Indian Ocean tsunami victims in Phuket