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New Zealand divers search for volcano victims as death toll reaches 15



WELLINGTON: New Zealand divers searched contaminated waters near the volcanic White Island for two remaining bodies on Saturday.

The death toll from an eruption rose to 15 people, international media reported on Sunday.

Waters around the island were contaminated by the massive eruption of rocks, lava and chemicals on Monday, reducing visibility.

(Agencies)

Publish Date : 15 December 2019 10:06 AM

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