Prime Minister
Helen Clark has expressed profound sympathy and shock at
news of the death of seven people in a flash flood near Mt
Tongariro overnight.
“My sincere condolences go to the
families of those who lost their lives in the Mangatepopo
River, the Elim Christian College school community, and
staff from the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits
Centre.
“The loss of six students and one teacher is
devastating.
“The Outdoor Pursuits Centre has developed
a strong reputation over the years for its work with young
people in the demanding environment of New Zealand’s
rivers and mountains. It has endeavoured to develop the
potential of young people through education and adventure,
and the loss of life on this course is particularly
tragic.
“Government agencies will provide whatever
assistance and support they can to the families and school
community.
“My thoughts are with the families, the whole
school community, and the Outdoor Pursuits Centre at this
sad time,” Helen Clark
said.
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