New Zealand Resumes Mission to Retrieve Remaining Bodies Following Volcanic Eruption

Rescue crew are seen at the White Island volcano, also known by its Maori name Whakaari, in New Zealand, on Dec. 13, 2019. New Zealand Defence Force/Handout via Reuters

WELLINGTON—New Zealand police said on Saturday they would search in the waters near the volcanic White Island in their attempts to retrieve two remaining bodies, following a fatal eruption earlier this week.

The remains of six people were successfully retrieved on Friday after a military team in gas masks and hazmat suits went on to the volcano and removed the bodies in a high-risk operation.