Over a decade after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, 9/11 cancer deaths continue to occur. These 9/11 cancer deaths have been reportedly occurring in residents and first responders that were at the site of Ground Zero and had inhaled dangerous substances that were released from the collapsed buildings.

9/11 cancer deaths now include FBI Agent Dave LeValley, who developed serious health problems from the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, according to the LA Times. LeValley had witnessed the World Trade Center collapse on that fateful day, as he was driving to work in Manhattan.

After seeing the building collapse, LeValley immediately started collecting evidence and helping survivors migrate away from the falling debris. During this time, LeValley became covered in dust and other substances that allegedly caused serious health problems later in his life.

Fellow FBI agent Gregory W. Ehrie told the LA Times that LeValley had looked like a “snowman” because he was covered in so much debris, and had spent several weeks with Ehrie sorting through rubble. LeVally has been an FBI agent since 1996. He reportedly died from cancer that developed in his brain in 2008.

Both FBI officials and medical professionals agree that LeVally’s disease was caused by carcinogenic materials released from Ground Zero in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

9/11 Cancer Problems

Approximately 15 FBI agents have succumbed to 9/11 cancer deaths, each of which were allegedly caused by the toxic substances, reports the LA Times. The FBI told reporters that, along with LeValley, three FBI 9/11 cancer deaths occurred and fatalities will most likely continue.

“It’s like Bin Laden is still reaching out from the grave,” FBI Agent Thomas O’Connor, president of the FBI Agents Assn., a service and advocacy group for active and former agents, reported to the LA Times.

The FBI noted to LA Times reporters that these 9/11 cancer deaths also reflect a much larger population who are also suffering from the long term health effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. New York City officials have stated that over 300 firefighters and police officers have already joined the growing number of 9/11 cancer deaths, along with other serious diseases linked to exposure during the attack and subsequent clean up.

In addition, the World Trade Center Health Program has found that over 7,500 emergency responders, recovery and cleanup workers, and volunteers had developed cancer due to helping during the eight month cleanup process.

Many of these people reportedly developed 9/11 cancers because they were not given proper gear or safety equipment, while being exposed to asbestos, glass, aluminum, and burnt jet fuel. Over a dozen current and former FBI agents that responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks now have cancer, according to the report in the LA Times.

FBI agents and other people who have developed 9/11 cancer, may be eligible to participate in the $7.3 billion September 11th Victim Compensation Fund to help with medical expenses. Compensation amounts can range between hundreds to millions of dollars, with over 70 different types of cancer linked to the September 11 attacks.

If the claimant’s cancer has been caused by the dangerous toxins from the 9/11 terrorist site, medical expenses like cancer treatment, lost earnings, and even death benefits can be provided to surviving spouses and children.

According to the LA Times, the FBI and the agents’ association are currently working with the Department of Labor to establish that these fatalities were 9/11 cancer deaths.