Police say they are able to spot at least one body in the waters not too far from the shore.
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.
Police said they could not retrieve the remains of two more people, but were able to spot at least one body in the waters not too far from the shore. The police said they will not be returning to the island for a land-based search on Saturday, adding that they were analysing all information available and assessing possible next steps.
The death toll from the eruption is now at 14, with two bodies on the island still classified as missing.
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