Rescue workers have found 10 more bodies in the debris of the Washington state mudslide, bringing the probable death toll to 24. Authorities are keeping the official toll at 16 until the eight other bodies are recovered. One hundred and seventy-six people are unaccounted for, though some names are believed to be duplicates.
With search dogs leading the way, rescue efforts using mechanical diggers and bare hands have entered their fifth day.
A search and rescue worker looks for survivors in the aftermath of a mudslide in Oso, Washington stateGettyA damaged truck is seen in the debris on a property in OsoGettyA bouquet of flowers lies on a damaged farming vehicle in the aftermath of a mudslide in Oso, Washington StateGettyA sign asking for help in the search for Summer Raffo is seen at a petrol station in Darrington. Her family hasn't heard from her since Saturday, when she was driving from Darrington to Ryan FallsGettyBrenda Neal, whose husband Steven is missing, is consoled by Carol Massingale after looking at aerial photos of the landslide. Steven Neal, a plumber, was on a call in the area where the landslide hitGettyA search and rescue worker and her dog look for survivors or bodies in the mud and rubbleGettyJennifer Johnson and her parents, Gail and Ron Thompson, attend a candlelight vigil in Arlington, Washington. Minutes before the mudslide, Thompson left her home, which was destroyedGettyElaine Young hugs her dog Bo, days after the mudslide narrowly missed her homeGettyA mud-covered boat is seen in the debrisGettyElaine Young holds a Bible and photographs that were found in the debris near her home in OsoGettyTrees lie on a hillside in the aftermath of the mudslide and related floodingGettyAn aerial view of felled trees that were in the path of the mudslideOffice of the Governor/GettyAn aerial view of properties flooded by the blocked Stillaguamish riverOffice of the Governor/GettySearch and rescue workers take dogs into the area hit by the mudslideGettySearch and rescue workers set up along a flooded portion of Highway 530 down the road from the massive landslideReutersCrews work to clear debris and mud from Washington State Route 530GettyA single boot is pictured in the debris from the mudslideGetty
