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Search for White Island victims hindered by toxic air, water

Three more Australians have been formally identified as among the White Island eruption victims recovered in a rescue mission on Friday, as toxic conditions hampered attempts to retrieve the final two bodies that remain on the volcano.

Zoe Hosking, 15, and  her stepfather Gavin Dallow's names were released by the police on Sunday, following their family publicly confirming they were presumed dead during the week.

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Hannah Wootton is a Rear Window columnist, based in Melbourne. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.com

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