In January, the stalled recovery effort came under fire after winds blew away a red tarp that had been concealing Wimberly’s legs, which were sticking out of the building visible from the street.įor months leading up to the start of demolition, city officials and the developer were at odds over what would be the safest way to take down the partially collapsed structure. 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.
