Maui, Hawaii bewails tourists’ presence after tragic fire
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00:00 The sight of tourists enjoying Maui's beaches has been received with outrage by residents.
00:06 As search and rescue teams go through the wildfire ruins for victims that reach a death toll of a hundred and counting,
00:13 Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa posted on Instagram that their community needs time to heal, grieve and restore.
00:19 Urging tourists to cancel their trips, Hawaii Governor Josh Green,
00:23 but authorities are trying to balance Lahaina's recovery from the tragedy while rising from the ashes.
00:30 Maui depends heavily on visitors as 80% of its income relies on tourism.
00:35 reason.