Nepal floods: The challenge of identifying victims buried under silt

The devastating flash floods in Nepal have left rescue and forensic teams facing the difficult task of locating, recovering and identifying victims. Al Jazeera speaks to forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black about the challenges of identifying people buried beneath deep layers of silt following the disaster. Black explains how forensic teams compare information collected before death with post-mortem findings to establish a victim’s identity. She stresses the importance of accuracy, warning that misidentification can cause further trauma for grieving families who are already facing the …

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