Six people required hospital treatment for minor injuries after being washed off a pavement by a wave in Florida. Read more:
The barrier islands off the coast of southwest Florida bore the brunt of Hurricane Ian's fury.
On Wednesday afternoon, a torrent of water whipped up by the storm tore through the island - barely leaving a building untouched, ruining homes and taking lives. When they reach the jetty, a dozen survivors are waiting. They all have their own story to tell of Wednesday afternoon when Ian made landfall.
"This is like an A-bomb hit this place. I was in Vietnam in 1968/69 and this is what it reminds me of. First it took off my roof, then it took off my upper staircase, and the only thing I have left now is my two bedrooms in the back and I had my cats in the bedrooms with me. That's it, I have nothing else."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hurricane Ian has killed at least 17 people in the US - and officials are warning number of deaths will riseSeveral of those who lost their lives drowned, including a 68-year-old woman who was swept into the ocean by a wave.
Read more »
Hurricane Ian strengthens and set to make landfall again - number of deaths in Florida is uncertainThe sheriff of one of Florida's hardest-hit areas - Lee County - told US media that deaths could be 'in the hundreds' and that he had received thousands of 911 calls.
Read more »
Hurricane Ian heading to South Carolina as death toll rises, with Britain braced for 75mph windsSouth Carolina is braced for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, with Britain also expected to be hit with wild weather conditions as a knock-on effect.
Read more »
Hurricane Ian: Death toll rises as storm strengthensAs flooding traps people in their homes, the storm is now taking aim at South Carolina.
Read more »
Hurricane Ian to batter Lancashire with high winds and icy temperaturesHurricane Ian aftermath to batter Lancashire with gale force winds and icy temperatures
Read more »