The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano disaster has risen to six with eight other people unaccounted for.
The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano disaster has risen to six with eight other people unaccounted for. The Coroner has started collecting information on clothing, jewellery, scars and tattoos as the process of identifying the victims has begun.
Authorities warned the death toll was expected to rise and indicated no signs of life on the island. Police and recovery forces remain vigilant due to the possibility of another eruption. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday she is hopeful that the retrieval of the bodies could begin, however, the outlook provided by NZ research institute GNS Science indicated it would not be a reality anytime soon.
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