From A Bridge Collapse To Condo Calamity: The Story Of Those Leading The Surfside Rescue And Recovery Efforts

Miami FL

04 July, 2021

5:39 PM

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By Jim DeFede, CBS Miami July 4, 2021 In a break from the normal routine, Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett took a moment during Friday's press conference to single out the man leading the rescue effort for Miami-Dade Fire. "I want to personally thank Ray Jadallah for working 20 hours a day and sleeping four hours a night since the beginning," Burkett said. "He's the guy I always see when I'm here and I'm here a lot." In addition to directing efforts on the site, Jadallah has also been the person who briefs family members daily, speaking honestly with them about the rescue efforts. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.