But weather and equipment issues further delayed the recovery, frustrating the men’s family members. Demolition work began in May with the goal of removing the two bodies and taking down the building’s upper floors by July. The recovery of the two bodies and subsequent demolition has been a complex mission fraught with risk and delays.
“1031 Canal expresses its deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of these two good men, who have suffered for a long time waiting for the recoveries,” the statement read.