hurricane Ian

Sunken boat contains the human remains of Hurricane Ian victim

by

Almost 100 days after Major Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s southwest coast, authorities continue to find human remains believed to belong to storm victims. In a statement, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said they were working to identify the remains as those of a missing boater. Recently, authorities positively identified the remains as those of an 82-year-old resident who rode out the storm in Fort Myers Beach. With sustained winds of 150 mph, Hurricane Ian made …

Read more

Hurricane Ian Spreads Flesh-Eating Bacteria Putting Floridians At Risk

by

Florida issues warning over flesh-eating bacteria in wake of Hurricane Ian – The Guardian US Hurricane Ian left 65 cases of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida in 2022. Lee County accounts for 45% of the cases. According to the Florida Department of Public Health, 11 people have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections since Hurricane Ian made landfall. Sewage spills may increase bacteria levels. Vibrio vulnificus is a type of foodborne illness-causing bacteria that lives in warm …

Read more

This Is What The Devastating Impact Of Hurricane Ian Looks Like

by

Video shows the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian, one of the biggest storms to ever hit the U.S., left more than 2 million people without power, damaged homes and blocked crucial roadways, leaving many trapped. Mayor Kevin Anderson told news outlets that the damage to the marina was “horrific”. Fort Myers Beach saw “total devastation, catastrophic” after the hurricane hit, according to a town councilman. Helicopter footage showed debris and vacant lots where …

Read more