Montgomery County couple who suffered burns in deadly volcanic eruption facing long recovery
A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others wer
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A Montgomery County couple who suffered burns in the deadly volcanic eruption in New Zealand face a long recovery.
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Rick and Ivy Reed of Gaithersburg took a cruise to New Zealand and ended up on White Island when the volcano erupted on December 9.
The couple suffered third and fourth degree burns.
The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help them with their medical bills, according to WTOP.