New Zealand planning retrieval of bodies on volcanic island
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December 12, 2019
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — A team of eight New Zealand military specialists will land on a small volcanic island early Friday to attempt to retrieve the bodies of eight victims of an eruption that claimed eight other lives.
New Zealand police said late Thursday the recovery attempt will go ahead even though scientists believe another eruption is possible on White Island. Steam and mud are being emitted from its active vents and volcanic tremors are rising, volcanologists said.
Police, military, volcano experts and others will monitor the recovery attempt from the HMNZS Wellington, which wil...
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