The death toll from the DANA that affected the province of Valencia on October 29th rises to 224 after the death of a 79-year-old woman, according to the balance updated by the Data Integration Center (CID).
The Data Integration Center (CID) informed this Friday, at 8:00 p.m., that there are still three active files for disappearances, while the rest of the victims have been fully identified. Of the 224 deceased persons, 171 have been identified through fingerprints, 48 through DNA analysis and five through live recognition in hospitals.
Management of mortal remains
So far, the relatives of 223 victims have received the remains following the issuance of the corresponding judicial documentation. The delivery of a single body is still pending.
The CID, a key element in forensic management
The CID is a technical body composed of a Forensic Office and an Office of the State Security Forces and Corps, which includes specialized agents from the Civil Guard and the National Police. According to Royal Decree 32/2009, it is the only body authorized to provide official figures and manage identification in cases of events with multiple victims. In addition, the CID coordinates identification reports carried out by various institutions and centralizes information through the Communication Office of the High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community.
