Love Island star India recalls harrowing moment family were split up in tsunami
LOVE Island star India Reynolds revealed the terrifying ordeal that left her family separated in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. India, 34, admitted how it will ‘never sink in’ how lucky t…
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LOVE Island star India Reynolds revealed the terrifying ordeal that left her family separated in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.
India, 34, admitted how it will 'never sink in' how lucky the family were after being split into three groups following the aftermath of the disaster, which claimed the lives of over 200,000 people.
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Love Island star India Reynolds reveals the terrifying ordeal that left her family separated in the 2004 Boxing Day TsunamiCredit: Instagram
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The family were holidaying in Sri Lanka, Mirissa, when the 9.1 magnitude earthquake struckCredit: Eroteme
In December, the All Stars islander took to Instagram to share a photo of herself taken twenty years ago on a beach alongside her family.
The family were holidaying in Sri Lanka, Mirissa, when the 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck causing a Tsunami and damage to at least 15 countries.
The reality beauty captioned the post: “20 years + 1 since the Boxing Day Tsunami (heart emoji) we were split into 3 separate groups, and the universe looked after us all.
“It will never sink in how lucky & grateful we are, thinking of anyone who was effected, or is still.”
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Fans flocked to the comments and shared their disbelief. One user said: “I had no idea you and your family had survived such a trauma. You truly were blessed and protected (praying hands emoji).”
“Omg I’m so sorry you had to go through this. Sending hugs xx” added another.
“Oh wow, I never knew.. you are so blessed, the universe really did look after you and I’m glad,” penned a third.
Fellow All Stars cast member Kaz Crossley, wrote: “Omg goosebumps (heart emoji) bless you guys x
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India starred in the fifth series of Love Island in 2019 and made it to the final.
She finished in third place with basketball player Ovie Soko, 33, but they split just four months after leaving the villa.
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Since leaving the show six years ago, India's career as a model and influencer has skyrocketed.
Now, the brunette bombshell has made her return to reality TV stepping foot in the villa once again.
India, who has been dubbed by fans as All Stars ‘most beautiful contestant’, is currently coupled up with Scott Thomas, 36.
Just two months ago, India revealed that she was keen to join the new All Stars cast.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, India said: "I feel like I'm a little bit older now, when I did it it was five years ago now. I think I'd be a little bit different.
I've been single for two years, I enjoy it...I haven't really dated anyone seriously in that time.
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"As much as I would love to find someone, I can't say I've been putting that much time into doing it.
"But maybe Love Island would be the right thing because then you're shoved with a load of people."
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The 2004 boxing day Tsunami claimed the lives of over 200,000 peopleCredit: EPA
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The family were holidaying in Sri Lanka when the 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck causing damage to at least 15 countries in South AsiaCredit: Reuters
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India is currently in this years Love Island All Stars lineupCredit: ITV
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