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Surfing brings solace to Indonesian community 20 years on from deadly tsunami

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Twenty years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, communities in Indonesia that saw the worst of the disaster, see surfing emerge as a sport and a way of life. The area's warm waters and white sand beaches are also driving a surge in international tourists, helping Aceh's post-tsunami economic recovery. SBS News Asia Correspondent Aaron Fernandes filed this report from the Lhoknga village.
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