Missing in Joplin reached zero

Joplin : MO : USA | Jun 01, 2011 at 3:33 PM PDT

By Mary Grace Keiner

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After the massive twisters that hit Joplin and killed hundreds of people. Missing in Joplin reached zero.

Authorities said that they have located all uncounted-for individuals or have confirmed their deaths.

The May 22 tornado that killed more than 100 people became the deadliest twister since modern record keepin began in 1950.

Though it was expected death will rise because many got injured and hospitalized and trying to fight for their life.

"We have a lot of critically injured folks that we're hoping and praying they'll pulll through, but there could be additional deaths attributed to this storm," Bundy told CNN.

The governor of Missouri praised the troopers who worked 24/7 to find all missing people.

"Our troopers worked 24/7 to locate these individuals and to bring relief to the families of the living, and closure to the families of those who died. This was a critical mission that our Missouri State Highway Patrol performed exceptionally well," the governor said.

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