The Tribune

THE official Hurricane Dorian death toll has risen to 74 after police in Abaco and Grand Bahama recovered four unidentified bodies in late January and early February.

According to a press release from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abaco police recovered the remains of three unidentified bodies - one in The Mudd and two on Powerline Road on January 31, February 3, and February 6, respectively.

Also, the police on Grand Bahama recovered the remains of one unidentified body on January 20, bringing the total number of deceased persons recovered since the passing of Hurricane Dorian to 74.

Of those victims, 63 are from Abaco and 11 are from Grand Bahama, NEMA said.

While recovery efforts are ongoing, inquiries about missing persons should be made at the Central Detective Unit in New Providence and Grand Bahama, and at the Abaco police station located in the Government Complex in Marsh Harbour.

At last report, more than 200 people were reported as missing.