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Irrakkakandi, Sri Lanka
Abdul Fowser (right), 29, was caught in the tsunami while fishing and had a mental breakdown shortly after, during which he had to be tied up to keep him from hurting himself, his young wife, and four children. The village leaders brought in a traditional healer, Latif (next to Fowser ), who demanded items for his ceremony such flowers, special kinds of roots and earth, spices, perfumed oils, curry, and meats.
(Globe Staff Photo / Dina Rudick)
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