Alister McHardy
Alister McHardy is a local fisherman who witnessed a devastating landslide at a campsite in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. He described hearing a terrifying noise akin to rolling thunder and cracking trees before witnessing the hillside collapse, which resulted in people being trapped and injured.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3 | 5.67 | 0.28% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 14,886 | $210,000 | 648$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 70,094 | $2,700,000 | 2,788$ |
| Totals | 5 | 72,708,244 | 84,980 | $2,910,000 | 3,436$ |
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New Zealand:
Alister McHardy called emergency services about the slips he spotted.
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New Zealand:
Witnesses, including local Alister McHardy, saw a man in a blue shirt race into the debris to save those trapped.
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United Kingdom:
Alister McHardy described the landslide as a powerful event and warned campers to move away from danger.
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New Zealand:
Alister McHardy witnessed earlier slips and reported the danger to authorities.
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United Kingdom:
Alister McHardy, a fisherman who was nearby, told the NZ Herald said he heard 'rolling thunder and cracking of trees'.
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