George collapse: Rescue and recovery operation concluded

This follows an operation that lasted 260 hours, with personnel working on a 24-hour basis, with two shifts on rotation.But also for the incredibly brave and selfless work carried out by over 1,000 rescue, support, and volunteer workers who have been involved since the incident occurred on 6 May.“The rescue operation saw more than 6 000 tons of rubble being carefully removed while rescue workers searched for survivors. This has been an exceptionally difficult time for us all.

During the rescue operation, authorities made several revisions to the number of people reported to be on site when the collapse happened.Rescue personnel had to work under extremely difficult conditions. With the information provided to them at the time based on information received from the contractor on site, the police, and other emerging external sources.

It said based on information the estimated number of workers on-site during the incident amounted to approximately 81. “We are aware that as the incident unfolded, the numbers fluctuated. However, we can now officially confirm that with the completion of the efforts, we have accounted for only 62 individuals.”Furthermore, it stated that the difference between the approximate number of people on site. And the officially confirmed number could be attributed to the following:

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