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In the southeastern United States, it was counted that close to 80 people were killed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ion, the fifth most powerful ever.

The number of victims is expected to rise as recovery work is still ongoing. 



Correspondent Seungmo Nam from Washington.



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Only ruins remain on the beach that Hurricane Ion scratched with, which reached a maximum wind speed of 240 km/h. 



Yachts sailing along the shore were tangled up around the marina by strong waves and winds.



Ian, weakened by a tropical storm, retreated north, but many parts of southeastern Florida, including Florida, are still flooded and rescue operations are struggling.



[Brendan McPherson / US Coast Guard 7th District Commander: Usually, victims and survivors are thrilled just to see the Coast Guard and rescue teams.

And, frankly, we tremble with joy when we see the survivors.]



CNN reported that at least 74 people were killed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ion in Florida alone, and more than four in North Carolina.



However, the number of victims is likely to rise further, as there are still many places unreached by rescuers. 



Electricity and water are also not being supplied properly, and local media reported that about 800,000 homes in Florida alone have power outages.



Residents are complaining that there is no way to obtain daily necessities right away. 



[Keondra Smith / Residents of the affected area: When the hurricane came, the electricity went out.

We don't even have water to drink.

Even the food was damaged in the refrigerator (without electricity), so I couldn't eat it.]



U.S. President Biden and his wife Jill Biden are scheduled to visit Puerto Rico and Florida, both affected by hurricanes, on the 3rd and 5th local time, respectively. no see.