Almost a year since the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption, authorities now say search and rescue teams could have reached the island much sooner. A fleet of 11 search and rescue helicopters in Whakatāne on that day could have reached White Island in about 20 minutes. Tourists are cleared from White Island after the eruption on December 9, last year. Photo / White Island Flights"I wish I could thank my dad and tell him that he was a hero. Lawyer Peter Gordon, on Stephanie's behalf, is now suing cruise company Royal Caribbean, which sold her family tickets to the White Island tour.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 01, 2020 20:01 UTC