Posted on 06/27/21
| News Source: Arutz-7
Rescue crews on Saturday found another body in the rubble of the collapsed 12-story condominium tower near Miami, bringing the death toll to five, according to The Associated Press.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the updated toll at an evening news briefing, saying the identification of three bodies had dropped the number of unaccounted for down to 156.
At least 30 of those who are still missing are members of the local Jewish community.
Officials said the remains they find are being sent to the medical examiner, and they are also gathering DNA samples from family members to help identify them.
Throughout the day, rescue workers scoured the mountain of debris with trained dogs and sonar, searching for any survivors.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke on Saturday night with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following the building collapse disaster.
The Prime Minister expressed to the Governor his condolences on behalf of the Israeli public over the disaster and noted that the State of Israel would assist the American authorities in any way needed.