First responders endure emotional toll of Surfside condo collapse: "It's heartbreaking"
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Sifting through the rubble in search of victims of the Surfside condo collapse is dangerous work — but it's also taking an emotional toll on first responders. One of those responders is Scott Dean, a Miami Urban Search and Rescue team leader who has labored at the pile since day one.
"It's heartbreaking," he told CBS News. "It's a terrible event and we're trying to cope with it and deal with it and get through with it." Search and rescue teams have worked 12-hour shifts for two weeks in rain, high winds, heat and humidity. At least 79 people have been confirmed dead, officials said Friday evening. More than 60 people are still missing.More Related News
