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Rescue efforts end after Taiwan earthquake; 116 dead

By Daniel Uria
Rescue efforts following the Taiwan earthquake came to a halt after the final missing person was found amongst the debris of the collapsed 17-story building in Taipei. The final death count was 116 people, including two who died outside of the building. 
 Photo by IsraAID: The Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid/Facebook
Rescue efforts following the Taiwan earthquake came to a halt after the final missing person was found amongst the debris of the collapsed 17-story building in Taipei. The final death count was 116 people, including two who died outside of the building. Photo by IsraAID: The Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid/Facebook

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TAIPEI, Taiwan, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Rescue efforts came to a halt Saturday following an earthquake that caused the collapse of a 17-story building.

Officials said they found the remains of the last missing person, a week after 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taipei.

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The quake caused a 17-story building to collapse leaving 116 people dead, including two who died outside of the building.

The president and president-elect held a memorial service on Friday. Tainan municipal spokesperson said everyone believed to be in the building had been found. Relatives gathered for a vigil near the building.

Building developer Lin Minghui and his to associates were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of criminal business misconduct. The building's poor construction has been cited as a reason for its collapse.

IsraAID Trauma Specialists Respond to the ongoing crisis as it unfolds - Death Toll From Taiwan Earthquake Could Pass...

Posted by IsraAID: The Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid on Tuesday, February 9, 2016
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