Binx, a cat that survived the collapse of a Florida apartment, was found; reunited with his family more than 2 weeks later

• Binx the cat, a resident of the ninth floor of the collapsed Florida apartment building, has been found.
• Officials said on Friday that Binx was reunited with his family two weeks after the collapse.
• Officials said the death toll was at least 78 people, and more than 60 people may be missing.
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Binx the cat is a resident on the ninth floor of Champlain Towers South. He was found alive and reunited with his family on Friday more than two weeks after the building collapsed.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a statement that volunteers found Binx near the rubble at the collapse site. Press conference.

The mayor said: “After 16 long and extremely difficult days, I am very happy to be able to share a little good news,” he announced that Binx had been reunited with his family a few hours ago.

One of the volunteers discovered Binx and thought they recognized him. He was taken to a local animal shelter and confirmed as a family member in the building.

Levin Kava said: “I’m very happy that this little miracle can bring some light to the life of an injured family today and provide a bright spot for our entire community in this terrible tragedy.”

The 12-story Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida collapsed in the early morning of June 24, triggering a two-week rescue operation. Turned into a recycling task on Wednesday.

Official Friday said The death toll is at least 78, There may be more than 60 people missing.

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