4 More Victims Pulled From Collapsed Florida Building, Death Toll Now 28

4 More Victims Pulled From Collapsed Florida Building, Death Toll Now 28
Rescue personnel continue the search and rescue operation for survivors at the site of a partially collapsed residential building in Surfside, Fla., on July 2, 2021. Marco Bello/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Rescue workers continue their work after the still-standing portion of the partially collapsed multi-story tower in Surfside, Florida, was taken down via controlled demolition over the weekend, officials said. Fire officials confirmed on July 5 that four more bodies were pulled from the rubble, bringing the death toll to 28.

Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah notified the families of those missing of the discoveries on July 5, reported The Associated Press. Another 117 people are still missing.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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