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Horrific New Zealand Volcano Injuries: "Need 1.2 Million cm of Skin" - Walla!

2019-12-12T05:58:57.218Z


While nine people are still defined as missing, hospitals are working around the clock to rescue about 30 injured people from severe burns caused by the ashes and gases and chemicals emitted from the White Island. The mountain ...


Horrific New Zealand Volcano Injuries: "Need 1.2 Million cm of Skin"

While nine people are still defined as missing, hospitals are working around the clock to rescue about 30 injured people from severe burns caused by the ashes and gases and chemicals emitted from the White Island. The mountain may erupt again, preventing the evacuation of the bodies

Horrific New Zealand Volcano Injuries: "Need 1.2 Million cm of Skin"

Photo: Reuters, edited by Tal Resnik

The volcano in New Zealand's "White Island" may erupt in full force again, as the earthquakes increase near it. These prevent the return of the bodies, two days after the outbreak in which 15 people died, nine of which are still missing. Another 30 people were injured by the burning ashes, which scorched their skin.

Among the victims identified were Gwyn Dello, 53, of Australia, and stepdaughter, Zoe Hosking, 15. "His son was heartbroken at the loss of Zoe at such a young age," the family said. "We mourn the loss of Gwyn and Zoe."

Twenty-nine of the injured are in intensive care in several hospitals across the country: 27 suffer from burns in 30% of their bodies and above, and 22 are also respiratory due to the severity of their burns. "We anticipate that it will require 1.2 million inches of skin for patient needs," said Manocau County Medical Services Director Peter Watson of Middleman Hospital in Oakland.

"The nature of burns is more complicated due to the gases and chemicals that were in the outbreak. It requires faster treatment of these burns than in cases of only burns." He said the surgeon teams work around the clock. "This is just the beginning of a very long procedure, which for some patients will take several months," he said.

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Pactani volcano, New Zealand December 11, 2019 (Photo: Reuters)

The Australian government said it is expected to relocate up to 10 of its injured New Zealanders in the next day, if the medical staff authorizes them to fly. During the deadly eruption on the volcano, the first in about 100 years, there were 47 people on the White Island. Twenty-four were from Australia, nine from the United States, five from New Zealand, four from Germany, two from China and the United Kingdom and a Malaysian citizen. Other victims identified from Australia are Julie Richards, 47, of Brisbane, and daughter Jessica, 20. They were identified by family member John Michael, who spoke to Sky News.

Authorities overseeing the uninhabited island, located about 50 miles off the coast of New Zealand's north island, said conditions were getting worse and there is now a 40-60% chance of a massive day-long eruption, similar in magnitude to that of Monday. " High risk of outbreak. Today there is an even higher risk of an outbreak. The parameters are getting worse at the moment, ”Graham Leonard, a senior GNS geologist, said at a press conference he convened in Wellington.

Among the casualties were many foreign tourists. Victims' Memorial (Photo: Reuters)

Monument to New Zealand Volcano Victims December 11, 2019 (Photo: Reuters)

During the day, more smoke from the island rose.

"I have talked to many of those involved in the operation and are very determined to return there. They want to bring the loved ones of the people home," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in an interview with Reuters from Wellington. Photographs from the air did not document any signs of life on the island. On-site webcams documented one group of hikers in the volcano's mouth, about a minute before the eruption.

Police say the safety of rescue teams is a priority, and that they are waiting to know experts to make a decision on when they will return to the island. For this, authorities have been criticized for being overly cautious.

"We can't risk people getting there until we are completely convinced that the island is unsafe," said Deputy Police Chief Bruce Byrd at a news conference in Waqtein, a town that is the starting point for privately owned island tours.

Every year, more than 10,000 people visit the island, who come to see the volcano marketed as "the most active and accessible marine volcano in the world." Warnings of a possible outbreak were posted last month on GeoNet due to the strengthening of its volcanic activity.

(First Update: 11/12/19, 6:49 PM)

Ten thousand visitors to the island each year (Photo: Reuters)

Monument to New Zealand Volcano Victims December 11, 2019 (Photo: Reuters)

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