Almost a week after that deadly landslide in rural Washington state, a growing realization that some of those still missing may never be found.<br/> <br />The death toll from Saturday's massive slide in Oso ticked up all day on Wednesday as the 25th body was found.<br/> <br />But the number of people still missing was dramatically whittled down from 176.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: JOHN PENNINGTON, SNOHOMISH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Ninety people, nine-zero, are currently missing or unaccounted for."<br/> <br />With no new survivors found for days now, a traumatized community rallies 'round to comfort the grieving.<br/> <br />Volunteer searchers like Tom Tucker refuse to give up.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: TOM TUCKER SAYING:<br/> <br />"To be honest with you, there's nothing left. I mean, it's just like mounds of mud everywhere."<br/> <br />He didn't find any bodies on Wednesday.<br/> <br />He did uncover everyday household items, mute testimony to the lives that are likely lost.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: TOM TUCKER SAYIN
