New Zealand police described efforts to identify the victims as “detailed and complex work” that must be completed thoroughly. Six disaster victim identification experts have traveled from Australia to help hasten the process, she said. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Sunday that authorities had started returning identified bodies to families, and all bodies will be returned by Wednesday. Jewish group reciprocates kindness to the Muslim community in New Zealand after massacre (Photo by Cam McLaren/Getty Images) Cam McLaren/Getty Images The attack is the worst mass shooting in New Zealand's history. A 28-year-old Australian-born man, Brenton Tarrant, appeared in Christchurch District Court on Saturday charged with murder. Another victim died later in Christchurch hospital. 41 of the victims were killed at Al Noor mosque on Deans Avenue and seven died at Linwood mosque. 49 people are confirmed dead, with 36 injured still in hospital following shooting attacks on two mosques in Christchurch on Friday, 15 March. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 16: Crowds gather on Takapuna beach for a vigil in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks on Main Auckland, New Zealand.
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