Authorities believe they have located the body of a warehouse worker, Oswaldo Montoya, who went missing after a roof collapse at a commercial building in Phoenix. The search and rescue operation began after a microburst lifted the roof off the building on Wednesday. Crews found Montoya’s body on Saturday near where he was last seen. His death is being investigated by the Phoenix Police Department. Montoya was described as a hard worker who supported his family. Rescue efforts involved drones, rescue dogs, and heavy equipment to remove debris from the collapsed building. Nearly 50,000 pounds of concrete and debris were removed as crews focused on the center and north side of the building. The site was considered high risk for rescuers, and structural engineers were involved to prevent a secondary collapse. Crews worked diligently in the dangerous environment to locate the victim. Montoya’s family had been notified of his death, and those who knew him described him as a great dad, brother, son, and son-in-law. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that workers face in industrial settings, and the importance of taking precautionary measures to prevent such disasters.
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