Kelsey Waghorn
Kelsey Waghorn is a tour guide and author known for her harrowing survival experience during the Whakaari/White Island eruption in December 2019, where she successfully led a group of tourists to safety. She later penned a book titled 'Surviving White Island' to share her story and the lessons learned from that tragic day, highlighting themes of resilience and hope.
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Kelsey Waghorn survived a boat inferno and played a crucial role in the rescue of passengers.
‘We will be jumping off the boat’: How Kelsey Waghorn survived boat inferno at sea
New Zealand· 2026-02-27
Kelsey Waghorn describes her experience during the Whakaari/White Island eruption and how she saved lives by following advice from Williams.
‘This is how I die’: Tour guide Kelsey Waghorn describes being engulfed by Whakaari/White Island eruptionNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Kelsey Waghorn describes being engulfed by the Whakaari/White Island eruption and how she used advice from Williams to save lives.
‘This is how I die’: Tour guide Kelsey Waghorn describes being engulfed by Whakaari/White Island eruptionNew Zealand· 2026-02-20