Day 2 May 13 2008, Tuesday

Death toll at end of day: 12,012
Buried: 9,404
Missing: 7,841

Communication and transport links to three affected towns, Yingxiu, Xuankou, Wolong, with a combined population of 24,717, remain completely cut off. Wolong is also home to a famous panda reserve. No news on the safety of the endangered animals. - China's People's Daily

Beijing designates 2 million RMB to Wolong Reserve which houses 64 giant pandas. Wenchuan County – the epicentre - is home to 39 panda reserves. 68 pandas at Chengdu and Ya-an Reserves are safe- xinhuanet

20,000 troops from the Chinese army are despatched to Sichuan province – China's People's Daily

VIDEO OF THE DAY

A montage set to song of the distraught, tragedy, hope and prayers.*



* video was added after this post was made.