Incredible tale of ‘miracle boy’ who survived on puddle water in swamp for 21 days after Boxing Day tsunami 20yrs ago A YOUNG boy spent nearly a month living off puddle water after the devastating Boxing Day tsunami.
Hero Ian Dovaston told The Sun how he managed to save seven-year-old Martunis 20 years ago after the catastrophic 2004 tsunami killed more than 230,000 people.
Martunis' life was turned upside down in a matter of minutes when the tsunami hit - forcing him to abandon a football match with his friends to desperately take shelter.
The youngster was found on the once idyllic Banda Aceh beach in Indonesia where he was stranded for three weeks before help arrived.
But it would be the last time he'd see his mum and sisters alive after the deadly waves separated the family.
