A British woman who went missing after a massive underwater volcanic eruption resulted in tsunami waves hitting the Pacific nation of Tonga has been found dead, her family says, the island's first reported death in the disaster.
Angela Glover, 50, had been living in Tonga along with her husband, James, since 2015 and founded the Tonga Animal Welfare Society, her brother, Nick Eleini, told BBC News.
"Angela has always had a deep love of dogs." The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano on Saturday occurred roughly 40 miles north of the Tonga capital of Nuku'alofa, resulting in waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
"Angela and James loved their life in Tonga and adored the Tongan people. In particular, they loved the Tongan love of family and Tongan culture," Elenini said.
"She was living her dream. She always wanted to live in a place like Tonga. We are so proud she was able to fulfil that." Tongan officials have not confirmed any other deaths related to the tsunami, but United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric said two people were reported missing in Tonga.
Across the Pacific Ocean, two people drowned at a beach in Peru from waves created by the volcano, the Associated Press reported.
The eruption cut the internet to Tonga, leaving friends and family members around the world anxiously trying to get in touch to figure out if there were any injuries and the extent of the damage.
New Zealand and Australia were able to send military surveillance flights to Tonga on Monday to assess the damage.
New Zealand hopes to send essential supplies, including much-needed drinking water, on a military transport plane Tuesday.
