RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “NATIONAL POLICE OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (RELEASED ON APR. 8, 2025) (NATIONAL POLICE OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - RESTRICTED) 1. VARIOUS OF SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTSSANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - RELEASED ON APR. 8 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “NATIONAL POLICE OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY—: The death toll from the collapse of a roof at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic during a concert Tuesday has risen to 79 following the recovery of additional bodies by rescue teams. Local authorities have confirmed that the number of injured remains at 155. “With deep regret, we confirm that the death toll has reached 79 as a result of this unfortunate event. To their families and loved ones, we extend our deepest solidarity and support during this time of grief,” said the Emergency Operations Center. Two former Major League Baseball players are on the list of victims following the incident, which occurred at the Jet Set nightclub during a concert by Dominican merengue singer Rubby Perez. Former pitcher Octavio Dotel and outfielder Tony Blanco were at the nightclub when the tragedy occurred. Dotel played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball between 1999 and 2013, representing 13 teams. He was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals team that won the 2011 World Series. While authorities initially reported Dotel's rescue from the debris, press reports later indicated that he died while being transported to a hospital. "We are heartbroken to learn the tragic news that former Astros pitcher Octavio Dotel was one of several individuals that passed away when a roof collapsed in his native Dominican Republic last night," the Houston Astros, Dotel's team from 2000 to 2004, said on X. Blanco, who played first base, third base and outfield, spent nine seasons in Major League Baseball and subsequently played for eight years in Japan. He was a member of the Washington Nationals, playing 56 games for the franchise, including his debut in 2005. The governor of Monte Cristi province, Nelsy Cruz, has also been confirmed deceased, according to government sources. More than 370 emergency personnel supported by 150 ambulances are involved in the ongoing search and rescue efforts.