11-year-old British girl Tilly Smith was awarded by the Marine Society of the United Kingdom on September 9 for her warning of tsunami, which saved the lives of over 100 people during the Indian Ocean tsunami last year.

According to BBC report on September 10, Tilly went with her family to Thailand's Phuket during Christmas holiday last year. On December 26, they were playing in the sea when Tilly suddenly found the water was bubbling, like on top of a beer. She immediately realized tsunami was coming because the scene reminded her of a geography lesson about Hawaii's 1946 tsunami.

Right away, Tilly told her parents, sister and other tourists to escape quickly, but at first they were in half belief. However, seeing Tilly's serious and firm expression, people started to be convinced of the seriousness of the thing and instantly left the beach.

At last over 100 tourists were ended up in safety with no death.

At least 200, 000 people from 13 countries lost their lives in the Indian Ocean tsunami last year.

By People's Daily Online