2nd Canadian victim of Florida condo collapse identified
At least 2 Canadian citizens still unaccounted for, says Global Affairs Canada
A second Canadian victim of a Florida condo collapse has been identified as Miguel Pazos, sources tell CBC News.
Pazos was 55 years old. The body was recovered on Thursday, the sources said.
Global Affairs Canada confirmed Saturday that the bodies of two Canadians have been recovered from the collapse, and at least two other citizens remain unaccounted for.
"Canada sends its deepest condolences to the families and friends who lost a loved one," spokesperson Grantly Franklin said in a statement.
The death toll from the collapse now stands at 86, with 43 people still missing after the Champlain Towers South condominium building fell on June 24. Local officials say there is no longer hope of finding anyone alive in the rubble.
"Canadian consular officials in Miami are providing direct support to the families of the deceased and to the families of the unaccounted individuals and are in contact with local authorities to gather additional information," Franklin said.
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1st Canadian victim found on Monday
The first Canadian victim identified was Ingrid Ainsworth, formerly of Montreal.
The 66-year-old was found with her Australian husband, Tzvi, also deceased, on Monday by search-and-rescue crews, sources with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to CBC News.
The couple had seven children and were celebrating the birth of two grandchildren. Their son in South Africa recently had a baby and their son in Florida had a baby just days ago, their niece Chana Harrel told The Associated Press.
With files from CBC's Katie Simpson, The Canadian Press and The Associated Press