Energy and Environment

Hurricane Ian’s death toll in Florida surpasses 70

By Jenny Goldsberry

Published October 2, 2022 12:59pm ET

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Hurricane Ian’s death toll in Florida surpasses 70 — Authorities transport a person out of the Avante nursing home in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction across Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, cutting off the only bridge to a barrier island, destroying a historic waterfront pier and knocking out power to 2.5 million people as it dumped rain over a huge area on Thursday. | (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The death toll in Florida has risen above 70 since Hurricane Ian hit the state last week.

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