Tag: Disaster Victim Identification
-
Remains of Rotorua Woman Susan Knowles Formally Identified by Coroner
Background: A Landslide and the Search Begins The disaster that struck Rotorua has left a community seeking answers and a family seeking closure. Following a devastating landslide, six people were initially reported as unaccounted for, triggering a coordinated response that included local authorities, disaster response teams, and volunteer responders. What began as a search soon…
-
Rotorua Landslide: Coroner Identifies Susan Knowles amid ongoing recovery
Coroner formally identifies victim after Rotorua landslide The coroner has formally identified Susan Doreen Knowles as the remains recovered in the aftermath of a devastating landslide in Rotorua. The confirmation comes as rescue and disaster response teams persist with the challenging recovery operation, which began as a search for six people reported missing and has…
-
Rotorua Landslide: Coroner formally identifies Susan Knowles; recovery operation continues
Coroner formally identifies Susan Knowles after Rotorua landslide The coroner has officially identified the remains of Susan Doreen Knowles, a Rotorua resident, following a devastating landslide that disrupted the community and prompted a large-scale response. The identification brings a degree of clarity to a complex and painful situation for family, friends, and local residents who…