Families of victims of the recent U.S. air disaster visited the crash site as divers continue to search for remains in the Potomac River. Authorities have identified 55 of the 67 individuals killed in the collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly expressed confidence that all victims will be recovered, while Col. Francis P. Pera emphasized the commitment to a dignified recovery process, prioritizing the ethical retrieval of remains amid challenging conditions.
Reuniting those lost in this tragic incident is really what keeps us all going.
Divers are working diligently to locate remains as crews prepare to lift wreckage from the chilly Potomac River.
A diver was treated at a hospital for hypothermia, illustrating the challenging conditions crews face.
The dignified recovery of remains takes precedence over all else.
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