A third man who died when a Baltimore bridge collapsed last week has been recovered from the river, officials said Friday evening.
The body of a third construction worker killed when the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed last week after it was struck by a cargo ship was recovered Friday, officials said.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the recovery of 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval from the Patapsco River on Friday evening.
« This evening, the Unified Command announced that divers were able to bring Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, one of the remaining missing workers, home to his family, » Scott said in a statement. « While I take solace in knowing this brings us one step closer to closure, my heart continues to be with all the families still waiting anxiously for their loved ones. »
« I am grateful for the first responders who have maintained focus on recovering the remaining victims and continued their work to clear the channel with the utmost care, » he added.
