Anonymous ID: f24d92 Dec. 12, 2019, 6:51 p.m. No.7493789   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50753453

 

White Island volcano: New Zealand troops airlift six bodies off island

 

Six bodies have been airlifted off the White Island volcano in New Zealand out of eight believed to have been left there after Monday's volcanic eruption.

 

The bodies have been flown to the naval vessel HMNZS Wellington.

 

The "high-speed" operation to recover the bodies was launched despite the risk of another eruption.

 

Dozens of tourists were visiting White Island when the eruption occurred - killing eight other people - 20 remain in intensive care with severe burns.

 

Conditions on the island were favourable, Deputy Police Commissioner John Tims said.

 

Relatives waited anxiously for the mission's return after earlier attending a blessing near the island.