The Arizona Republic

Indonesia’s earthquake toll reaches 310 as more bodies found

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CIANJUR, Indonesia – The death toll from an earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Java island early this week rose to 310 after rescuers found more bodies under landslides triggered by Monday’s quake, an official said. At least 24 people remained missing. Bodies were recovered Friday in two areas of mountainou­s Cianjur district, said Henri Alfiandi, chief of the National Search and Rescue Agency. The head of the National Disaster Management Agency, Suharyanto, said rescuers will continue searching until rebuilding begins.

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