Ratterman's remains found | News

WASHOUGAL, Wash. - The family of a Washougal man found answers Monday in the Haitian rubble - but it was not the answers they wanted.

The remains of Washougal humanitarian Walt Ratterman, buried by Haiti's Jan. 12 quake, were found in Port-au-Prince over the weekend. Details are still coming in.

The family of Walt Ratterman posted on Facebook that they were notified Sunday night that his remains were identified and that his body will be flown home soon.

Ratterman was one of 15 Americans believed to be buried by rubble at the collapsed Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince. He was one of about 4,000 Americans still missing in Haiti, according to the U.S. Department of State records.

Ratterman's family has issued this statement: "Thank you for your love, prayers and support; we look forward to speaking with each of you personally when we are able."

Funeral details are still being worked out.

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