MANDALAY: Nearly five months after the collapse of the Sky Villa condominium caused by a powerful earthquake, another body has been recovered from the debris, according to the Myanmar Fire Services Department.
The search and clearance operation at the collapsed building, jointly conducted by Asia World Company and the Nay Pyi Taw City Development Committee, led to the discovery at 10:30 a.m. on August 13. The remains, identified as a male, were found in Room E3 on the third floor of Block A. The body was retrieved at 10:50 a.m. and transported by a Myat Thitsa social rescue team ambulance to Mandalay General Hospital.
The Fire Services Department stated that over 150 bodies have been recovered from the condominium so far, with only 52 survivors rescued alive.
The Sky Villa collapse occurred on March 28 during a devastating earthquake that struck Mandalay, causing hotels, residential buildings, and other structures to crumble, resulting in numerous fatalities.
The condo was home to nearly 400 residents. Many bodies were found in groups, including women and children. In addition to human remains, valuable gold and jewelry have also been recovered from the rubble. - Eleven Media/ANN
