all the technology for Miami rescue

It is awe-inspiring to see up close how this luxurious tower complex Miami which collapsed in the early hours of Thursday and engulfed at least 55 apartments: the 12 floors collapsed on top of each other so quickly that they appear crushed in layers, as if it were a pancake tower.

This arrangement, experts say, makes it extremely difficult to rescue the survivors of the complex. Chaplain tours from Surfisde, Miami, because at first glance holes in the rubble seem rare which could harbor a sign of life.

Rescuers are also working at full speed, also complicated by the rain that fell Thursday night and filled many possible living spaces among the ruins with water.

Son 80 endowments from all over Florida, and beyond, provided with specially trained dogs and the best technology.

Animals are the first to move to follow in the footsteps of life. They are also used infrared sensors detect human warmth, big and small drones and small cameras which are introduced through the rubble to access possible victims.

Other items used are small sonars to detect sounds, so the area should be kept quiet.

There is also gas and explosives detection devices and some robots small that can penetrate the interstices of a collapsed structure.

I work without a break

The rescuers are working tirelessly. At night they do it between huge cranes with lights that make this place practically daytime.

The contrast of this fierce focus of whitish light, almost operating room, with the darkness reigns around (the neighboring buildings evacuated and without light) and the gloominess of the beach.

In the middle of the desperation of loved ones While awaiting news of the missing relatives, rescuers move slowly as every step they take can be worse.

They remove small pieces with almost surgeon’s hands to prevent landslides which can further complicate the chances of survivors.

Anguish and little news

There was little news of the discoveries of life. They say 35 people were rescued, but there are no details.

Shortly after the collapse a 15-year-old was seen emerging from the ruins, who, as it became known this Friday, has only a few broken bones. His mother, whose condition remains in reserve, was also rescued.

On Thursday evening, a body was seen leaving on a stretcher wrapped in yellow plastic.

The situation is very unstable. At the dawn of this Friday, something happened that everyone feared and which caused the suspension for a time of the research tasks: a gas pipe exploded and a fire broke out He had to be checked by the fire brigade.

Explosions are always a threat. Not only because of gas and electricity, but also because cars with full tanks were stuck in the garage.

When part of the 136-apartment complex collapsed at 1:23 a.m. on Thursday, rescuers initially focused on rescuing those trapped in the units left standing.

Elevators and stairs had been destroyed and the garage was flooded so many could not leave their homes.

With special cranes they were removed from the balconies. After making sure no one was left there, they set out to clear the rubble from the 55 destroyed apartments.

Florida Governor Ron de Santis said the emergency state for Miami-Dade County, enabling the mobilization of forces and federal financial assistance.

In Washington, President Joe Biden authorized the FEMA disaster management agency to provide federal assistance.

Lifeguards alternate their shifts. Americans already call them “heroes”.

Around the destroyed building are white tents with boxes of food and drink. These are special gifts from individuals and businesses seeking to comfort workers.

Police have also asked Calvary Church, a nearby church, to set up a tent so that rescuers can come and pray and find much-needed spiritual comfort.

Miami, special correspondent

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