New Zealand White Island volcano tour leader who rescued victims praised as 'superhuman'
ABCA tour operator who helped rescue people from New Zealand's White Island after a volcano eruption that killed at least six people has been hailed as "superhuman". Key points: Paul Kingi returned to the island to help survivors escape He was praised as "nothing less than a hero" Tribute was also paid to victim Hayden Marshall-Inman Paul Kingi left White Island by boat "moments before" the volcano erupted, according to long-time friend Rick Pollock, who heard the story from Mr Kingi directly. In a lengthy Facebook post, Mr Pollock praises his friend as "nothing less than a hero" for going back to the island in dangerous conditions and helping numerous survivors onto his boat. 'Chernobyl-like' conditions Helicopter images show the confronting scenes faced by New Zealand's first responders after the White Island volcano's deadly eruption.
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