Aftermath

Hurricane Ian: 12 aerial views of Florida show the extent of the storm's damage

The hurricane was one of Florida’s deadliest on record.

by Jennifer Walter
SANIBEL, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, parts of Sanibel Causeway are washed away alon...
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CIRA/CSU & NOAA

On September 28, Hurricane Ian barreled into Florida’s Gulf Coast and left a trail of destruction as it traversed the state.

Now, officials are cleaning up after one of Florida’s deadliest storms on record.

Official counts reveal that the Category 4 hurricane claimed over 100 lives, with rescue crews still trying to locate missing individuals.

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