Clean Up Continues As Tourists Return To Patong Beach

PATONG, THAILAND - DECEMBER 31: Holiday makers catch some sun amongst the devastation on Patong Beach, December 31, 2004 in Patong, Thailand. Tourists have begun to return to the beach amidst a massive clean up operation. Patong beach was devastated when a huge earthquake caused a Tsunami wave destroying everything in its path. The death toll from the powerful Asian earthquake now stands at over 70,000 and has affected coastal areas in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)