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100 wounded in devastating attack
No sign of perpetrators in mysterious Koh Festival attack.
Republic City (AP) — A hundred nonbenders are injured as a result of an attack just outside the Temple of Koh in the Dragon Flats District. The incident seems to be shrouded in mystery. A volunteer spokesperson for the Monks of Koh has stated that the Monks called the police as the incident was unfolding, but did not receive a response to their call for assistance. Fifteen people are listed in critical condition, and among the injured are five small children under the age of ten.
According to sources close to the injured, the perpetrators bore insignias from the Terra, Red Monsoon, Agni Kai, and Triple Threat Triads. The Times spoke to several of the lesser-injured parties within the Temple grounds who confirmed the witness' statements.
A spokesperson for the Republic City Police Department states: "While this is certainly a very large-scale tragedy there is simply no proof that this was a coordinated attack between all four Triads. The services of the RCPD were never requested, and we cannot launch an investigation with no evidence. The RCPD extends its deepest sympathies to the injured and their families and wishes them all a swift recovery."
Similarly, the City Hospital cited a lack of request for healers. "Healers are not welcome at the Temple," says Doctor Sung Chien, "and we were never asked to assist."
The spokesperson for the Monks refutes this claim. "We always ask," they said. "They never want to come. They're too afraid."
If you are interested in helping the injured, the Monks of Koh have set up a donation station outside the Temple gates, manned by volunteers. They request spare bandages, healing herbs, knife sharpeners and whetstones, and any other extra medicinal supplies that can be spared, such as disinfectant. Volunteers are also needed to assist with medical tasks, such as burn treatment and bone setting. Any one with a healer background, including benders, are requested to assist. Waterbender healers must report to the Head Monk for further instruction.
According to sources close to the injured, the perpetrators bore insignias from the Terra, Red Monsoon, Agni Kai, and Triple Threat Triads. The Times spoke to several of the lesser-injured parties within the Temple grounds who confirmed the witness' statements.
A spokesperson for the Republic City Police Department states: "While this is certainly a very large-scale tragedy there is simply no proof that this was a coordinated attack between all four Triads. The services of the RCPD were never requested, and we cannot launch an investigation with no evidence. The RCPD extends its deepest sympathies to the injured and their families and wishes them all a swift recovery."
Similarly, the City Hospital cited a lack of request for healers. "Healers are not welcome at the Temple," says Doctor Sung Chien, "and we were never asked to assist."
The spokesperson for the Monks refutes this claim. "We always ask," they said. "They never want to come. They're too afraid."
If you are interested in helping the injured, the Monks of Koh have set up a donation station outside the Temple gates, manned by volunteers. They request spare bandages, healing herbs, knife sharpeners and whetstones, and any other extra medicinal supplies that can be spared, such as disinfectant. Volunteers are also needed to assist with medical tasks, such as burn treatment and bone setting. Any one with a healer background, including benders, are requested to assist. Waterbender healers must report to the Head Monk for further instruction.
— Hua Nianzu