They found 14 new bodies in the Miami collapse: there are 78 confirmed deaths and 62 still missing

Rescue teams recovered 14 other bodies from the rubble of the Surfside building in Miami, which collapsed eight days ago. From what he reported UnivisionThis quantity of remains was removed Thursday night and early Friday. In this way, confirmed death toll has reached 78.

The same media reported that the relatives of 47 of those identified have already been warned by the authorities. A total of 62 people are still missing, according to the same information.

The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, said in the past few hours that every victim “is being treated with extreme care and compassion.”

Rescue teams take care of personal items found in the rubblesuch as wallets, jewelry and electronics, and families of victims can submit lost property reports for recovery.

Before entering a new phase of work on site, the relief corps paid tribute to the victims with a minute of silence interrupted by the prayers, sobs and tears of those present. From now on, efforts will be focused on attempting to recover the remains of the victims.

“We have made the extremely difficult decision to go from search and rescue to recovery,” Levine Cava said sharply and visibly affected Thursday.

“Our hearts are broken for those who mourn and for those who are still waiting”Daniella Levine Cava said as she took stock of the daily rescue missions and the new death toll.

“Our commitment to this mission is deeply personal. It is our community, it is our neighbors and our families. And our first responders have really been digging through this pile (of rubble) every day since the collapse as if looking for their own loved ones.She added, visibly excited, before breaking down towards the end of the game.

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