Sunday Mirror

Flow-flying helicopter

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A HELICOPTER dodges red hot lava spewing from a live volcano.

Thousands have been evacuated to safe zones since La Soufrière erupted on St Vincent on Friday.

Yesterday, as cots, tents and respirator­s were distribute­d at shelters for 16,000, vast 3.7-milehigh plumes of dark ash choked skies above the Caribbean island.

Volunteer Lavern King said: “The place in general is in a frenzy.”

Resident Zen Punnett, said: “I can feel and hear rumbling in the green safe zone. I’m keeping calm as much as possible and praying.”

 ?? Picture: BOUHET/AFP ?? HIGH RISK Huge ash cloud above island
Picture: BOUHET/AFP HIGH RISK Huge ash cloud above island

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