DNA Identification: Unprecedented Challenges in Identifying Tsunami Victims

The video discusses the challenges of identifying victims of the Asian tsunami in Phuket. Many bodies are unclaimed and decomposed, making DNA techniques the best method for identification. Forensic experts use genetic profiles from family members to match with DNA databases. The scale of the disaster is unprecedented, with many bodies swept out to sea, possibly never to be found.

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