New Zealand recovers 6 bodies days after volcanic eruption. | Read:
WHAKATANE, New Zealand -- New Zealand military specialists recovered six bodies from a small volcanic island Friday, December 13, days after an eruption claimed at least eight other lives and left a toxic and volatile landscape.
Police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha said the families cheered when they were told of the successful recovery of six bodies and expressed joy and relief.The bodies will be taken to Auckland for identification. The eight are thought to be six Australians and two New Zealanders, both tour guides. “We do believe that at least one of them is in the water and the other one we are unsure," but the body may be in the sea as well, Bush said at a news briefing.
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