SURFSIDE, Fla. — Rescuers recovered four more victims, raising the death toll to 90 from a South Florida condominium collapse.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said 71 of the victims have been identified and their families notified. Another 31 people are still missing.
“Our hearts and minds are always with those who we’ve lost and the families who are grieving, and those who are still waiting,” Levine Cava said.
#HappeningNow: (7-11-21) MEDIA BRIEFING 33 - Regarding the Surfside Building Collapse https://t.co/e34NeqwJzx pic.twitter.com/yrdMGhuqZi
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) July 11, 2021
Crews have removed 14 million pounds of debris while searching for victims.
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Miami-Dade Fire Chief Alan Cominsky said it was unclear when efforts would end.
“It’s a slow process,” he said.
#UPDATE 76: We have identified ten additional victims who tragically and unexpectedly lost their lives in the Surfside building collapse, including three young children. Please keep their families and loved ones in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/reM4KURcPR
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) July 11, 2021
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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