Winona Langford, 17, is one of the two people who are missing and presumed dead on White Island whose body authorities are yet to recover.
with severe burns and was among nine Australians flown to hospitals in Sydney.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne yesterday met with emergency services personnel in New Zealand, including Queensland and NSW police officers who were sent to help with the response and identification of victims.Senator Payne said the officers would return to Australia on Tuesday afternoon and paid tribute to their collaborative with colleagues from New Zealand's emergency services.
For the second day running, wild weather conditions forced police to pause the search for the two missing people, who they believe are likely in the water near the volcano."The Police Eagle helicopter left the mainland about 5.45am to undertake a further aerial search of the island, however it was forced to turn back due to the weather," New Zealand Police said.
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