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A construction worker whose family says he pleaded for help on Facebook Live before he died in a construction site fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of two bodies authorities recovered Friday, officials said.

Two construction workers had been unaccounted for following the deadly blaze Thursday at a multistory building that appeared to be under construction.

Firefighters had tried to reach the two workers but were faced with the challenges of limited visibility, Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson said during a news conference Friday.

Crews tried to follow their sound but were unable to locate them, prompting the involvement of another company to help escort them out, he said.

One of the workers was identified as Demonte Sherrill, according to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles.

“His family said he was a hard worker, a loving father and a family man. I want Mr. Sherrill’s family to know that we grieve with you – especially Mr. Sherrill’s children,” Lyles said.

Officials did not release the name of the other victim.

“To the loved ones of the second individual, please know that our community, or city, stands with you,” Lyles added.

The bodies have been transported to the medical examiner’s office, which will make official identifications, according to Johnson.