(VOVworld) – Both black boxes with flight data and cockpit voice recordings from the plane that crashed near La Union, Colombia, have been found, according to Colombian authorities. 

Search and rescue operations recovering bodies in La Union (Source: AP/VNA)

The official death toll is 71.

On Tuesday, Brazil declared three days of national mourning for victims of the plane crash. President Michel Temer offered his condolences to the friends and families of those on the plane, and said the government is offering every possible form of help and assistance to the families.

The plane carrying 72 passengers, including players of the Chapecoense Real football team, was on route to Medellin airport when it crashed outside La Union on Monday night. Search and rescue operations have recovered 25 bodies so far.