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Local couple safe after Nepal earthquake

A local couple honeymooning in the Nepal region has posted on their Facebook page that they are safe following a devastating earthquake.

SaltWire Network | Posted: April 26, 2015, midnight | Updated: Sept. 30, 2017, 4:55 a.m. | 1 Min Read

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Steve and Natalie Wheeler of the Port au Port area have posted that they are safe and in Namchee. The post also says they will hopefully be able to contact loved ones later today. 

The 7.8 magnitude quake struck the area Saturday and has reportedly killed thousands.

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