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New Zealand volcano death toll up to 14 people

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano rose to 14 people, after recovering six bodies on Friday.
Rescue teams succeeded in finding the bodies of six out of eight people missing since the eruption occurred this week, police commissioner Mike Bush told reporters.
The bodies will be taken to the mainland to identify them, he said, adding that their rescue and search mission is not over yet.
Diving teams spread across the island did not find any bodies in the water, and will continue searching on Saturday, police sources said.
Meanwhile, doctors continue to provide medical care for survivors who sustained serious burns.
The volcano, considered one of the top tourist attractions in New Zealand, erupted on Monday while 47 people were visiting. As the volcano continue to send gas and ashes above the island, experts expect it to erupt any time in the coming days. (end) aab.ag