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UPDATE: George building collapse death toll climbs to 17

* Editor's note: This article is updated each time new information becomes available.

GEORGE - Recovery and rescue missions continue into the sixth day at the collapsed George building with 35 people still trapped beneath the rubble. 

The death toll has risen to 17.

READ: George building collapse | Death toll rises to 15

Authorities said 45 people have been rescued and recovered so far and 14 have been hospitalised. 

It's been a rollercoaster of emotions for rescue teams at the collapsed George building.

On Saturday, hope was renewed as they miraculously rescued a survivor after 118 hours.

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