A Guy Who Really Knows Where His Towel Is

BBC- The first almost light-hearted story from the tsunami, of a man who saved his family in an unusual way, is right out of the Hitchikers' Guide to The Galaxy:

What to do if you and your family are suddenly innundated by the biggest tsunami on the planet you are currently visiting. As an experienced galactic traveller, you will of course have your towel handy....