Death Toll Climbs In New Zealand Volcano Eruption

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – An Australian man who was injured in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand more than a month ago has died, becoming the 20th victim of the disaster. Paul Browitt and his two daughters were caught in the Dec. 9 eruption on White Island. One daughter was killed in the eruption and Browitt and the other daughter were injured and transferred to Alfred Hospital in their hometown of Melbourne three days after the disaster. A police statement confirmed Paul Browitt died on Sunday night as a result of injuries from the eruption. The surviving daughter remains hospitalized.