Friend identifies owner of Surfside apartment seen with bunkbed hanging from side of building

One woman among those unaccounted for recently moved to the building from New York.
Her condo made a mark in several viewers’ minds when they saw a bunkbed hanging from the side of the collapsed building.

[@marlanfarrokhi]

I feel frustration because it just HAD to happen at night. It couldn’t have happened during the day when people are awake and maybe not home….

[@newnew4142]

Yeah that's so devastating. While they were sleeping smh

[@GorgieClarissa]

this is why i refuse to believe in god... sh!t like this

[@dejn8531]

@@GorgieClarissa lol don’t blame God for you going to hell due to ignorance

[@Eli-bz4vv]

I keep thinking about that too. If they were wake they could try to run, jump in the pool ...

[@L.Spencer]

I was thinking it's better to go in your sleep, but maybe you're thinking fewer people might have been home, or maybe they would have had a few seconds to escape? Very sad. We shouldn't blame God, though. He doesn't control everything or cause this to happen. The people have the hope of being resurrected.

[@debrahange5711]

Thank you for reassuring that no babies were in that bed.

[@dominiquexo4772]

But children are among those that haven’t been found yet 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@williamhaynes7089]

if they were in that bed, They would have had a great chance of recuse as the bed is still there and not in the pile below.

[@olgapotapova218]

It was one of those images that struck most, especially those who have little children - were there any kids in that bunk bed?!?! Were they saved or did they fall into the debris??!!😱😮😬Then I googled "Miami condo, white bunk bed" and there was this story of a woman recently moving in by herself into a furnished apartment. Her sister kept joking that when she visits her, that's where she'd sleep... A sigh of relief!!!😰 Yet, I know there were other children in the building...😢😔🙏

[@myoldvhstapes]

I assumed it was an AirBNB with many beds to pack in tourists.

[@floridagirl9064]

If they were theyd still be in that bed

[@anrojoo]

at this point, I hope nobody is suffering anymore, 5 days of being buried alive is just too much and too cruel now. I hope they all are resting in peace. God bless their families and give them strength

[@dominiquexo4772]

I’m hoping some alive and not losing hope to be saved. Those children 💔 just breaks my heart that this happened

[@andyC95]

It almost seem like the arnt even trying or dont want any survivors with how long they are taking.

[@PurpleObscuration]

Today is Wednesday, today is the seventh day

[@BrooklynBalla]

@@andyC95 Ya I don’t understand why so few people were found in.During the WTC collapse they found 20 survivors in the rubble all within 24 hours or so.

[@williamhaynes7089]

@@andyC95 - they have to look like they are trying... people want hope... BUt they are all dead

[@HopeNazir]

The sad part was even of she had survived they have been unable to search that area due to safety concerns. It went from "I hope people survived" to "I hope everyone died in their sleep" because dying from hunger and thirst would be aweful.

[@nataliestowers-n8b]

you can survive months without food and water. there are many people who’ve done it. however internal bleeding and other damages from the fall could cause a quicker death

[@juliebell7656]

@@nataliestowers-n8b NOT.

[@HopeNazir]

@@nataliestowers-n8b you can survive a couple weeks without food. You can only survive without water for 3 days. They are hoping with all the rain that someone is getting some. But it is doubtful see how pancaked it is.

[@jakhaiamari4930]

You just made me realize I may need to start drinking more water.

[@laneythelame]

Yes

[@fruitypeebils]

this story has been messing with my head since it happened. every day i get home from work and go on the internet, and i suddenly remember like "oh right.... there's still 150 people missing... jesus christ..."

[@jreteeksjreteeks8868]

Me too, I keep checking the news

[@selamawitmengistu8787]

How can they still say they are missing? Wouldn’t they all be dead at this point?

[@steelurgirl]

Stop Using Jesus name in Vain when you’re typing these comments..it has been days that they have been trapped there are you seriously thinking that they are still living in these apartments..just making breakfast,lunch,dinner..have some sympathy for these families..hopefully they weren’t there

[@doneown503]

How's bout all those killed in traffic accidents? want the stat on that death toll? US buildings are still very safe, statistically!

[@Richking213]

Same here.... I feel so horrible that this happened.

[@averymartin1327]

So no kids were actually living in that room. That's a few extra children that didn't die in this event at least.

[@mscarolynnigro]

I saw an engineer that said the parking garage in the basement of the building would routinely fill with 2 feet of water during super tides and then the water would dissipate back into the foundation . Miami is built on a sand bar. Complete negligence.

[@seriousorganizer]

He actually said they had pumps that they replaced every 2 years.

[@mscarolynnigro]

@@seriousorganizer That's not what the guy I saw said

[@kickballfever]

I saw a video of the parking garage 7 minutes before the collapse and there was water pouring into the garage from the ceiling. Not a trickle, but a steady stream of water. Sounds like that building had multiple issues.

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

@@kickballfever What would cause that?

[@kickballfever]

@@thedevilsadvocate5210 I have no idea, maybe a busted pipe.

[@Kcarneirowashere]

This is horrible! I really hope everyone that has lost a loved one, find some peace and closure in their life and heart after this tragedy.🙏❤️

[@minervagarza95]

OMG, Now I am thinking about all the fur babies that lived there?

[@dominiquexo4772]

Regardless if no children live there… other families unfortunately are not here💔

[@user-fz7eg7hm1z]

A person living in those condos reported that pets weren’t allowed but people still had them, and it breaks my heart

[@archieolmstead6688]

yup

[@stellatomas2735]

That was one of my 1st thoughts....😪

[@stephfield1531]

It happened so quickly, that many who perished, did so instantly. Most never knew what hit them. Grab those silver linings.

[@hlowrylong]

I read her background a couple days ago … she is a lawyer involved with building code, regulations, possibly litigation … I figured the media would eventually attack her work as being ironic … prayers for a tough smart lady. 🙏🏼

[@suzieqou8129]

Wow…maybe she was undercover.

[@LaLaBlahBlahh]

She was a lawyer for this kind of thing but it doesn’t mean she necessarily knew about the extent of the damage in her building, nor should she hold some kind of extra responsibility for it. Also she was probably incredibly busy doing her own work that she was hired to do. Not saying you’re suggesting these things but I worry about the emerging narrative as many people in the comments talk about her work.

[@hlowrylong]

@@LaLaBlahBlahh Totally agree. But when has accuracy ever impacted whether the media reports something? 😑😑😑 At least the local media has remained compassionate and logical … but any minute Big Media will launch the full court press ‘blame campaign’ as their primary narrative … and no one will be exempt (unless they are part of the leftist protected identity group). No one imagined that this building could collapse. No one imagined the set of circumstances required to happen that would cause this tragedy. But Big Media has different goals … they need viewers, so they need to conjure a story, because the truth will likely be too dull. And this bright accomplished lawyer - especially an upper class white woman - might be maligned. I hope I’m wrong.

[@kp9594]

@@LaLaBlahBlahh you are correct. She was a busy attorney (it was only 3 weeks ago I saw her litigating on a virtual call). Very sad and seems unreal (still in shock)

[@television_cat8665]

At this rate, it can take months to find everyone.

[@christinecalifornia8136]

Its almost the Twin Towers again...so terrible.

[@myoldvhstapes]

@@christinecalifornia8136 The room directly below that one had a huge poster of New York with the twin towers. Correction: THREE floors below.

[@christinecalifornia8136]

I did not notice that...wow!!

[@PiecesOfJenus]

@@christinecalifornia8136, I thought the very same! God, give divine strength to all families & friends!

[@JohnixHD]

For reals, this should have been faster

[@BrOnX_BoOyAH_86]

If theirs a survivor in their..it’s a miracle now..smh

[@coffeelink943]

Only one survivor, rest remains unknown

[@infinitereality5640]

@Tony Po You seem like the dumbass. If you're being abused seek help.

[@jakhaiamari4930]

Ppl fuck up could have been a quick typo I do it sometimes doesn’t mean idk...

[@KPad87]

@Tony Po stfu grammar police

[@chasg8183]

@Tony Po Was that really necessary? Damn. I bet ppl push you around in real life. You have to be grammar police to make yourself feel better

[@mollyram2997]

Aww, I love how her friend spoke to her/about her.

[@alexsinclaire8894]

It doesn’t matter how strong a person is…no one can survive 12 stories falling in top of you…..no one. Tragic

[@TSKseattle]

People have survived by having structure stacked around them

[@manda.watching.YouTube]

Well she was at the top so 12 stories wouldn’t have fallen on her.

[@khoover8561]

I cry when I here about the 7 year old firefighters daughter. This hasn't been a rescue mission for days now, it's a recovery mission so the dead can be identified, they have asked for DNA from family for a reason. My Love and Prayers go out to the lost and there families. And I text this through tears💚💔💦

[@Abby-jl1zb]

Actually there was a boy from the 10th floor who fell and was crushed and survived

[@jackiemartin1422]

There was a young boy that was pulled out alive. Right after the collapse 2 men walking their dog and ran over to help if they could. They heard a voice yelling for help it was a young boy and all that was visible the boy kept saying look at my fingers I’m moving them can u see me. The boy begged them to not leave him along so one stayed with him and the other got 1st responders. The boy was pulled out and had minor injuries. A mattress from another apartment fell on top of his, I personally think that saved him. Unfortunately they pulled is mother out too but she was deceased.

[@seriousorganizer]

Seeing her with the dog, reminds me of what I thought yesterday. No-one mentions all the animals who perished too, I'm sure they had pets

[@Glock7eventeen]

boo hoo

[@jvy0kay]

@@Glock7eventeen go get a job and get out of the comments. Miserable fck

[@KS-cl8br]

Because people matter more than dogs.

[@rozinan7400]

Most people think human lives are of more value than any other thing that exists. Which is simply just an assumption from the ego.

[@alexs1835]

@@rozinan7400 who thinks on dogs when there are kids in that disaster?

[@peacelove3817]

Omg. & her dog. Not just people but all the possibilities of pets still alive as well:(

[@conniedeleon4568]

So much sadness....omg

[@pastathemechanic7536]

They would have been heard

[@TheDroneRookie4]

@1000lb Squat max what do you have a dirty cat ?

[@powerfulcornelius3285]

No possibility of anybody being alive at this point. Try being buried alive with no food and water for 6 days, while being critically injured.

[@peacelove3817]

@@powerfulcornelius3285 You just never know. Some folks are just too darn stubborn to give up. I am still hanging on to hope!!!

[@RayMak]

This shows that we and are materials are so insignificant... My prayers go to the victims and their families.

[@johnwatson7343]

Thanks mum....@Ray Mak

[@w2385-i2s]

How come you keep following me?

[@bizness-as-usual-58]

This is incredibly sad. It's like witnessing 9-11 all over again. 😢

[@songbird9444]

Sad..but they have to face reality..They're all dead.

[@lauriemyers3]

That was Apt 1104. The master bedroom was the area sheared off. The living room is on the other side of that wall. I found it on Zillow. My heart goes out to all of the victims and their loved ones…such a senseless and avoidable catastrophe.

[@melissag3919]

Thanks. I found PH 4 which is the one in this video with the bunk beds at apartments (dot) com.

[@debrahange5711]

I pray your friend is found.

[@BillThaPill]

I love how optimistic she is but let’s be honest she did not live through that shit

[@EuriEuropa]

Ok let her be believe

[@deprofundis3293]

@Madness Incorporated I'm trying to find info about people who they know survived the initial collapse but that they couldn't get to in time. Where were you able to find that info?

[@nerdsaregods]

@@deprofundis3293 There's a video on YT titled "Woman's voice heard in Surfside rubble but rescuers unable to get to her in time" from WPLG Local 10 that I found with more information on it. It's incredibly sad, and I can't imagine how the rescuers felt/feel knowing they couldn't save her in time.

[@xycharizardychaizard6403]

Thought the same😭😭😭😭😭

[@jacquelinezubieta1048]

Tears in my eyes hearing her speak of Linda

[@kimberlydalessandro2156]

Me too 😢💔

[@jacquelinezubieta1048]

@@kimberlydalessandro2156 🌷🌺💓

[@DaveEPie]

Two beautiful women.

[@madreep]

The bunk beds are so hard to see. It reminds you that it's whole families and babies in there.

[@bekahjoy6600]

While it's not likely to be the case here, there have been cases where people have lived two weeks buried under rubble, drinking water from busted pipes. It's not a high chance, but there is one.

[@heru-deshet359]

Linda may be strong, but I far she is gone. R.I.P all the victims found and yet to be found.

[@vegetariansuniteworldwide8091]

I used to live in Florida and I am so glad I moved away. Do not trust your condo association! I hope these poor families get millions! God rest their souls!

[@suzieqou8129]

Her friend moved in 3 months ago. The letter sent to the owners about the condition of the building was 3 months ago. Makes you wonder if the owners moved out because they new the building was dangerous or the owners rented the condo to her knowing the building was dangerous. What’s worse??

[@monabeatrice8442]

omg

[@moniqueuu8777]

And the condition of the building should have been disclosed.......she lost her life due to their negligence and eagerness to sell this trap.

[@neptunedawn7121]

People were probably selling because they knew there would be a Special Assessment of between $80,000 to $200,000 levered against the owners of each condo. The HOA KNEW these repairs had to be made since 2018, but no one wanted to pay for them or tell the condo owners about the "Special Assessment" to pay for repairs. I hate condos and HOAs right now.

[@michaelcrossley5661]

I noticed her message was delivered. I was wondering if Apple Airtags or find my phone would be a viable way to locate the missing. My phone is almost always within reach. Just a thought.

[@Ab-iz9uv]

Yeah everybody had there phones in there hands while they were sleeping ding dong

[@dd6892]

I saw that too

[@jlover2769]

Yea Just what they needed to help find Ppl ... An Iphone 🤔... Get 1 there Quick Smh

[@Bonaccio]

If they had or not its still impossible even for GPS... Too many walls on them and steel.

[@victorlorraine6596]

@@Ab-iz9uv maybe not but how many have them in the bedside table or close enough to grab in the middle of the night? Ding dong

[@Dragonk116]

At this point, just being alive under that rubble it's going to be a painful death. With the rain, the heat, being smushed to death....

[@evelynrodriguez2670]

Them bumpbeds had me day and night crying and thinking that there was kids sleeping in them beds may linda R.I.P

[@dominiquexo4772]

But children are still buried 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@shirleyscott8879]

😢

[@commentoria]

I have been haunted by those bunkbeds since I first saw them.

[@rayedrama]

R.I.P Linda 🙏🏾

[@bigjohn3928]

Cindy I'm sorry your in denial. ....NO one could have survived that pile of rushing falling concrete & steel

[@ravenel2]

A mother and daughter survived from the 9th floor somehow. Don’t be so mean. You aren’t God.

[@dittohead7044]

I’m worried that you’re right. I am so sorry for the family and friends

[@stephfield1531]

Probably right, but there are usually pockets where slabs fall vertically, and can hold rainwater. Not often, but it’s happened in earthquakes, etc.

[@tinadailey1297]

I tweeted the same thing today, an got called a IDIOT, ppl need to understand how devastating being under all that rubble actually is. This is a recovery effort at point. No water for a week in that insufferable heat, smoke,dust. RIP to all those people.may God rest their souls and their pets.

[@tinadailey1297]

@@ravenel2 that was days ago.no water in that heat,smoke, concrete dust. Not being mean, being realistic. I've prayed my guts out for everyone an tbeir pets to be alive.

[@MoniqueGuinn2016]

You can tell she loved Linda! A friend with hope fir your tomorrow is a good friend!

[@michaelblanco2189]

Why is this lady talking about her like she went missing on a hike? Linda is dead. Rip Linda.

[@rangerranger5222]

Holding on to hope? That's all she can do.

[@plumeria66]

Denial. There are still people who say their loved ones in 9-11 are missing.

[@geraldboykin6159]

No one can hold up all of that rubble!

[@mo1240]

So comforting that heaven is where Love is, this world is too shaky and crazy but Love lives forever.

[@geraldboykin6159]

@@mo1240 : If she never gave her life to Christ, she did not slip and slide into heaven. (John 3:16)

[@thadlm2698]

Man, this is so sad on so many levels. I’ve driven past this condo so many times and couldn’t have ever imagined this tragedy. God Bless!

[@michaelcastillo3231]

Linda’s gone. I’m sorry to say but cmon.

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

Sad. Being up there, she actually had a better chance than anyone because when buildings pancake like that it slows down The descent so it's not like you're jumping off the roof. And she wouldn't be at the bottom of the pile but sadly at this point.... They're not going to find anyone else. Rest in peace to everyone who's passed away

[@rerejenkins3119]

Y'all need to change the narrative I though the owner was staying in the building

[@stephany894]

Most of these people buy condos therefore they’re owners. Some people rent.

[@gr8dvd]

AFAIK it’s a condo so each unit is individually owned... confusing title.

[@emilye126]

I'm also praying for the pets..no one has mentioned the poor animals..im praying the didn't allow pets.

[@ravenel2]

Condos allow pets for owners, probably not renters. I hate thinking about the poor pets as well.

[@tinadailey1297]

Yes small pets was allowed, I've been praying for thoughs little animals also.

[@mollyram2997]

I heard from someone who had a friend living there that they only allowed service animals, though a few people did have dogs. That made me feel a tiny little bit of relief.. feeling for the humans & their animals:(

[@stephfield1531]

Molly Ram I wouldn’t be surprised if cats or a small dog end up being found alive.

[@cavlizzy]

There is a lady who got out with firefighters help on the balcony.... but her cat got scared and ran under the bed. She has not been able to get her cat so far. They have been putting food & water out on the balconies of the ones where they know pets are stuck.

[@srokaofficialvlog2570]

Watching from Philippines hoping and praying that there’s still a survivors. May God give more strength those people who’s doing search & rescue 🙏🏻

[@alanleung1828]

Imagine if Blackrock owns all the rental condos and just skimps out on repairs because they don't live there? Oh wait, they already do...

[@DJRenee]

😲

[@michaelangelo6378]

Blackrock, taking over america one house at a time.

[@noodleyourcaboodle2145]

We’re fucked if we don’t do something NOW

[@manda2759]

@@noodleyourcaboodle2145 what's blackrock

[@noodleyourcaboodle2145]

@@manda2759 one of many companies buying off properties and renting them until the properties are rundown to the ground. With help from the pandemic, private homeowners will soon be nonexistent, and the entire country will be living in slums.

[@terrydavis8451]

Everyone in that pile is dead now. Once the fire took hold the carbon monoxide poisoning.

[@ROTALOT]

Compassionately told, excellent human interest segment overall, what people want to know, how the survivors are doing, who is unaccounted for, thank you.

[@Dragonk116]

I'm assuming most of the survivors work from the top floors not the bottom ones.

[@FishFishTank]

Misleading title made to protect the interviewed owner. The owner was safe in her legally inspected home and her friend who lived there was a tenant who was paying a rent and had no idea , unlike her , that the building was about to collapse anytime soon. ''Linda's friend , cindy , said she rented it furnished and lived there alone". She was innocent and her landlord should be ashamed to call herself a worried friend on TV.

[@GH-oi2jf]

Online news is usally sloppy.

[@Rawrmuffin0]

????? You think her friend rented a single property unit to this lady ?? That’s not how housing works especially et condos like that lol

[@haileennevsmom09]

how do u know all this info?

[@frowniebrown86]

Where did it say her friend was the owner?

[@TheJayday25]

@@Rawrmuffin0 wasn't that weird?..

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

As a retired first responder of Surfside if Cindy Hinton is reading comments. I can confirm that floor plans of the buildings are kept and located on the 2nd. Floor of the surfside police department. First responders must have access to them in case of emergency. I encourage her to make contact with the chief of police though this is not a law enforcement matter currently. That is where I know the floor plan maps are kept. The fire department also but unsure where specifically.

[@MG-ot2yr]

The building plans, including floor plans are online here: www.townofsurfsidefl.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/town-clerk-documents/champlain-towers-south-public-records/8777-collins-ave-1979-plans.pdf?sfvrsn=bd2a1194_2

[@floridagirl9064]

They would also need to know how to read them no

[@shadowsinmymind9]

the emergency crews already have a list of the names of the deceased people and what floor and unit they lived on. Im sure they would tell Cindy if she asked

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

@@MG-ot2yr great information thank you for posting.

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

@@shadowsinmymind9 .. yes they have all the names and documents on what floors. At this stage with the demolition of the remainder, this is strictly a recovery mission and not a rescue mission at this point. When my family lived in the building prior to my retirement living in unit#608 I know of the records kept here for the residents. My son's former teacher who was getting married this year to her second husband in December has never been located still. So who knows when all the removal of debree will be finally picked up to lay the remaining victims to rest. A north Miami Beach police officer also lived here who the family has not heard from also which is sad as it is with all victims including the firefighters 7 year old daughter really upset me as it did everyone else also.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I looked online and at least nine apartments had sold in this building since late 2018 when they found out the building needed millions spending on it. Three apartments were listed for sale online when this happened and this one was rented. Someone needs to check that the condo board didn't keep this quiet so they could sell their property rather than pay out for their share of repairs. That would explain waiting so long to even get quotes on the repair costs. Other tenants are claiming they were kept in the dark and someone needs to find out if the condo association acted openly or just sold up and left. It seems weird that they would keep living in a building they knew was so badly in need of repair.

[@noodleyourcaboodle2145]

This is going to happen all over the country in the next decade. All the homes bought off during the pandemic, to be rented until they’re run down to the ground. This place will become something out of a post apocalyptic movie

[@francismarion6400]

Either way the rescue and demo operations need to be paid for before any lawsuits are paid out.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

@@francismarion6400 - That's not happening. Firstly, you pay for rescue as part of your taxes. They even often list "fire department" on your bill. It doesn't matter if it is your fault or not. Otherwise, every time someone's house caught fire from smoking in bed or if you got lost in the woods you'd get an additional "rescue" bill. Secondly, they have already stated that the city will pay for the demolition. Normally, that would fall to the owner of the building but I guess they want it done immediately and by their people, so they are paying. I don't know why but they did say they were paying when they announced they are doing it.

[@francismarion6400]

@@AnyoneCanSee This is a little more than a fire rescue when you have to bring in heavy construction equipment and rescue crews from different parts of the world. So the city pays for the demolition and sues the HOA.

[@elizabethmillar1829]

The U tube channel “Building Integrity” a Forensic Engineering Firm. That building was what is called a “tension building “. The first part went down due to erosion and the tension cables snapping, eliminating building integrity. That then pulled down the second part, then the third. The foundation was also at play, but when you hear his analysis and understand that people were sitting in that structure? Astonishing. God Bless them all, massive failure on the part of those responsible for this building. Best, e.

[@leemcmullan]

Don't be so ignorant HOPE is ALL THESE People have so Let's Believe along with them!

[@jlperry87]

I seriously don't understand why there are people "unaccounted for" and not presumed to be somewhere in the rubble. If my apartment collapses and I was not in it, wouldn't the first thing I do is let someone know? Are we supposed to be believe that there is still over 100 people in the rubble and we've only found 12 at this point?

[@ravenel2]

You have no idea what digging through 12 collapsed stories of rubble over an entire block is actually like. Rescuers die if it is not done carefully and slowly, and you can’t dig down through a collapsed building with your hands, you need heavy machinery. It’s like people asking why the survivors of the Titanic just climb on the iceberg. Reality is very different…

[@jlperry87]

@@ravenel2 You didn't address anything in my comment. What does rescue efforts have to do with them using the term "unaccounted for"? And what does the Titanic analogy have to do with a building collapse? My main point is that I wish they would presume all of these people "unaccounted for" to be buried in layers of rubble already and stop acting like they are elsewhere just chilling.

[@leemcmullan]

there are about 150 people under the rubble.. so SAD!!

[@MG-ot2yr]

They can't make assumptions, either they have a body or the person contacts someone to let them know they are ok, without either of those then the person remains unaccounted for

[@KayInMaine]

The mayor of Surfside was asked how do the authorities know how many were in the building and he said the people who work inside the condo building have a log in system, meaning, as people come into the building, they have to log in. Guests and owners are all labeled as "guests" and they know the number of guests they had in the building at the time of the collapse. Let's say someone who rented one of the condos went out for the evening and brought back 3 friends to his condo. All are now unaccounted for. There may be some who are dead right now that family members outside didn't know were in that building. Could be. Dunno.

[@ofsinope]

Update: Linda March's remains were recovered from the collapsed portion of the building on July 5, 2021. The final death doll was 98. RIP Linda and all the victims.

[@2012farfar]

May she Rest In Peace. Her friend is now devastated.

[@arturosalgadojr3933]

No one is strong enough to hold tons of concrete on your back cmon

[@surf2257]

Pancake Effect

[@wintersantiago2274]

If it was your family, you’d be praying for a miracle too.

[@williamhaynes7089]

@@wintersantiago2274 - id be planning a funeral at this point

[@ISEEKSPACE]

The bunk beds looked slept in and so I couldn't stop thinking that maybe kids were asleep there. I kept thinking what those kids would have done to get out. I was so taken back by this image of the bunk beds. I have a bit of relief, but I still keep coming back here, hoping that people might still be alive and safe 😔 It's just beyond me how the media can take a picture which, in turn, would allow me to make an assumption to mess my mind up. Initially, I had stopped watching the news, but it's inescapable. Even though I've been indirectly affected, it still doesn't take away the thought that this could happen to me at any time because the reality is, I just never know... Not to sound cryptic or anything, but I mean, these people were just sleeping, in their homes, where they were supposed to be safe. It terrifies me.

[@awesomeruben]

And I also hate how it takes 40 years for them to check a building that should be every 5 years ):

[@Ro6entX]

Unfortunately at this point, it is pretty much search and recovery now.

[@nashagriffin28]

Those X’s with the dates bring back memories from Hurricane Katrina. If I remember correctly the top quadrant is date searched bottom quadrant is number of living/deceased recovered from specific area.

[@Earl_Larson]

Thoughts and Prayers..? After Jesus said "Don't build your House on Sand"...!

[@leemcmullan]

really? sarcasm? not the place. They didn't build it. They paid someone else to.

[@aaronlane8276]

@@leemcmullan the point is, don’t build a house on sand.

[@leemcmullan]

@@aaronlane8276 I love you

[@robnalu6436]

2021 If I am thinking positive...keeping a positive outlook*(cause that's who I am). There IS a possibility of some people still alive. Yep...under all that debris, there could be pockets of air and people are tough.....even without food/water and medical attention.....it IS POSSIBLE to have some people survive.....The universe is weird like that. Yeah you could say everyone is dead. (and you could be 100% right), but I am gonna say Eff it! Someone , be it animal or human, COULD STILL BE ALIVE. * This is coming from a surfer caught in a hurricane wave off the coast of Jersey, ending up on a jetty, then swept up by a 10' wave and over the jetty onto the leeward side, and instead of landing on my head (sharp ass jetty rocks), I broke the fall with my foot, and survived. I could have died that day, but I didn't. So, yeah, I look at life and tragic events differently. Aloha! 🤙🤙

[@leemcmullan]

ITS called FAITH and it can move mountains!!

[@Creamtherabbitflowercrowns]

What about the twin bed hanging on the floor beneath hers? It looks like a child’s bed.

[@jakhaiamari4930]

I didn’t notice until you said something I see the white twin headboard...

[@hotxed]

Linda very strong but petite? Please accept that she is gone

[@leemcmullan]

they have hope even it its 1% of 1%.

[@moderndaycaveman2519]

They should’ve started moving rubble out the way days ago in the hopes of saving more lives

[@symonned8065]

they did. the weather in florida made them have to stop at various times so they don’t injure themselves on wet concrete

[@evabartlett4599]

Jesus said, don't build your foundation on sand.

[@francismarion6400]

The sand being how they lived their lives. For the love of money and Worldly desires.

[@joannafarias9432]

What about Linda's dog?? 🐕

[@tijuanachaplin313]

All the poor fur babies.

[@bettyweiss360]

Bodies being reported when found. Nothing being said if cats, dogs found. What are they doing with their corpse? Tossing them aside with rubble??

[@tijuanachaplin313]

@@bettyweiss360 I read a commit that said there are still pets left in some of the apts.of the condo that still standing,but police and rescuers refuse to rescue,as it's too dangerous.My hearts.God Bless All!!

[@HPad2]

Did no one notice that in the iPhone screenshot it shows delivered? That means Lindas iPhone was still on when that message was sent Where ever that iPhone is at.

[@ThePresentation010]

Imagine you slept on bottom bunk and woke up the next day to this view. Like.. if you rolled off the bed.. RIP. Hardcore RIP.

[@tabortoothtiger7580]

I mean, you'd have to be a seriously heavy sleeper to not wake up when a building has broken and fallen right next to you.

[@ThePresentation010]

@@tabortoothtiger7580 lmao! That drunk sleep tho. Or sleep pills

[@jrbland18]

I HOPE THEY FIND HER. GOD BLESS HER.

[@ydamor]

Come on, Linda! Joining in faith with your friend! We are rooting for you! 😀✨ ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@mariastewart8810]

Why they not using the heavy equipt to remove as much of the concrete as possible? At the rate they're going by hands more people could be dying underneath the rubble since everyone will not be saved but try to get to as many as possible by removing the top rubble

[@chilltime4878]

One can tell you don’t know anything about this type of rescue/ recovery. You should go on scene and tell them your idea. I did this for 21 years btw.

[@gigafrankyjusa5890]

It's a search and recovery from this point... Poor souls !!!!

[@bassAssassin187]

Whoever is responsible for the delay or total ignorance of this building must feel terrible as they should. The damage that was known years ago was brushed aside. And the were going to start from the top instead of the foundation soon. Ever played Jenga?? The bottom is most fragile and likely to collapse. This makes me sick🙏🙏🙏

[@JesusIsKing1979]

Wherever you are physically, Linda, you are alive!

[@leemcmullan]

yes! thank you speak it and believe it

[@arlenemcneil6093]

Sad to say but they are all gone, just like 9/11. At least a small amount survived this tragedy. Pancaked steel and tons of heavy concrete does just NOT mix with the fragile human body. Those people were gone in the blink of an eye. Dont know what hit them. Its a recovery effort now. The people finding the bodies will forever see the horror of its reveal... God rest their souls... 🙏👼😇

[@VondaInWonderland]

Has anyone been searching those empty condos that are still standing? Someone could be pinned underneath something that fell ♥

[@williamhaynes7089]

you can see paint marks on outside of balconies marked by rescue crews.

[@nmocte1]

In Naples, FL they made high roses that remind me of the projects. Right at the beach. They start at the low low price of 2.5 million.

[@theherbpuffer]

Being buried alive has got to be one for her worst ways to go

[@KayInMaine]

Honestly, as the building was collapsing some were being hit in the head with concrete, furniture etc. Most were dead before they hit the "ground". Those who were asleep and rode the collapse were killed instantly when the ceiling and above floors rested on them. Not a pretty way to go but let's hope they were unconscious before the building pancaked onto them!

[@kartboarder22g17]

Day 7 and you can go about 3 days without water.

[@gi_nattak]

well it was raining...

[@selamawitmengistu8787]

I think they are all dead by now

[@alicejohnson1725]

What if they can access their pantries? I know, far fetched 😢

[@selamawitmengistu8787]

I think they are all dead by now

[@dittohead7044]

People have lasted longer but looking at the massive pile of cement is very daunting. Feel for the workers too.

[@keckchan7156]

This why I don't do high rise..

[@zombielover317able]

Who believes a 58-year-old woman has a set of bunk beds who's single from New York and her apartment?

[@vme6892]

This story is so crazy!

[@sunnydelight5255]

I agree. Like the Titanic for this generation.

[@FlixCreEightR]

Now 16 from 11. NO ONE WILL BE FOUND! If anyone was alive, they would of found them the first day.

[@MrPhife333]

"Strong" don't mean shit when you're dead.

[@jimmywoo7875]

If they started removing rubble they might find some bodies...

[@GoGreen1977]

Why don't you go down there and share your expertise??

[@DriveOnGuard]

She was a code enforcement lawyer... Thats the ironic part.

[@ThePresentation010]

Tis. But deffinitely depends where work. Not just title.

[@windshieldraindrops8228]

Prayers and lots of love from India • We here are following the news closely and pray for everyone 🙏🌲🌾🍁

[@w2385-i2s]

Slowest rescue in Earth's 4 billion year history.

[@George-wx9dj]

You see slabs of cement piled on top of debris and bodies and more cement slabs. That’s where the missing are , takes time. 🙏🏻❤️

[@YokoSanchez]

All those poor pets 😢😢😢

[@jakhaiamari4930]

This image hunted me too I thought it was the sisters who bodies were found with their father... this gives me closure knowing no body was in the bed and slid off.... thank God

[@stellatomas2735]

I don't believe anyone is going to " pull through" ....

[@glorygracek.1841]

Thank you for covering this! I have been looking everywhere for the story of those bunks. I hope and pray more survivors are found!

[@jeziscricket4448]

She is in another room in the heavenly mansion with Jesus.

[@winykittygirl]

Amen 🙏🙏

[@uMADden]

Why would he take 159 innocent lives

[@steelurgirl]

Souls do not just go to heaven..and wait for family members to meet them

[@pandalilith3211]

Damn

[@rtoma1974]

Pretty sure she's Jewish.

[@robinnewbolt8747]

God I hope and Pray they do find some people alive! It's got to be some one who mad it Lets pray.. God is able.🤲

[@terrodar19]

These first responders will have to dig up PILES of dead people, women, children, etc. horrible

[@sivione]

worst thing, there will be just pieces of bodies...

[@sheilawalker9974]

Who was living in this condo or what was this blowed up for humm

[@marisamcbe1335]

A owner of the apartments died

[@texasgame4931]

By the luck of God what is that??????? That’s a person that don’t know anything about the God we serve.

[@leemcmullan]

How do you know she's not Saved? Judge not, if your a real Christian.

[@texasgame4931]

@@leemcmullan by the way she speaks if you truly know Jesus Christ as your personal savior you would know it’s not about luck!!!!!! I don’t care if your Christian or catholic you will know it’s not about luck!!!!!

[@leemcmullan]

@@texasgame4931 I'm talking about the woman who died.. not her friend. Yeah none of us believers believe in luck.

[@texasgame4931]

@@leemcmullan I agree with you blessings

[@leemcmullan]

@@texasgame4931 I love you

[@TonyC-pq7bp]

I guess our government rather dig through smell of death, pay for rescue clean up operation and risk additional life's rather then provide financial assistance for a buildings in distress thru subsidies to local government. Now the cost of this operation will exceed ten fold then the cost of the repair needed besides all life lost. We must rethink our laws regarding structural upkeep and building financial hardship.

[@awesomeruben]

I believe a building should be checked every 5 years at least and not 40 yrs

[@eagleeyeswentz2415]

I HOPE she's alright!Prayers for Everyone!

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

Reality is anyone that lived on that side of the collapse is dead due to fall debri heavy metal s.oke dust etc the only one survived was that teen boy who had angel on his side but his mom's dead along with others this tragedy happen late night dark outside ppl sleeping had no warning just terrible why things in life happen

[@johnwatson7343]

I pray God should restore my lost...

[@kimnolte237]

God bless all of the people who were in that building!! My heart goes out to everyone who loved someone who is either deceased or missing.