White Island explosion death toll rises to 22, as anniversary nears

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The death toll of the tragic White Island volcanic eruption off New Zealand last year has risen to 22. 9News

Horst Westenfelder, 64, died in an overseas hospital due to medical complications while receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the blast.

He died on July 2, however his death has now officially been linked to the explosion on December 9, 2019."It is unbelievable, how many months my joyful, sensible and strong husband "Horsti", was fighting for his life and I am thankful to everyone who was thinking of us and helping us during that very hard time," his wife Angelika Westenfelder said in a statement on behalf of the family."It is an irreplaceable loss for our family, his friends and of course for myself.

In this handout image provided by the New Zealand Defence Force, recovery operation at Whakaari/White Island on December 13, 2019 in Whakatane, New Zealand.

 

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It’s not really a tragedy when you chase adrenaline by doing things/going to places that could cost you your life. They knew the volcano was active and those cna be volatile.

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