Anger among relatives as search for Mexico quake survivors narrows

Updated:8 years, 1 month ago

Mexico, Sep 27 (ANI): Rescuers in Mexico will end their search for survivors tomorrow, more than a week after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake devastated the capital. Anger arose over lack of information among the relatives of an estimated 40 people, who are still expected to be buried under the rubble. The rescue teams have pulled 69 survivors from quake-damaged properties, but an estimated 40 people still remain missing. The dreadful quake killed at least 331 people, including some at this collapsed textile factory that has become a makeshift memorial. The slow progress in rescuing people and bodies ignited rage among people.

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