The catastrophe that unfolded at the beachfront Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside four years ago apparently had its roots all the way back in 1981 — the day the building first welcomed residents, who were unaware of the condo towers’ fatal design flaws embedded in its foundation, baked into its most becoming feature.
This week, federal investigators announced they are close to a final conclusion on the cause of the collapse. After ruling out 12 other theories, they say the failure began in the pool deck, which dramatically dragged down the rest of the 12-story building and took 98 lives.
But does anyone feel shocked that the pool deck is likely the culprit? Will pinpointing the cause bring closure to those who lost loved ones in the rubble on June 24, 2021? Hardly…