The confirmed death toll from Hurricane Ian, which hit the southeastern United States last week, has risen to at least 62 deaths

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Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States, has razed entire neighborhoods and knocked out power lines and bridges on Florida's Southwest coast. 

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Damage from Hurricane Ian to Fort Meyers

After crossing Florida, Ian headed for the Atlantic, reached South Carolina as a Category 1 storm.

In Florida the casualties - attributed to the passage of the hurricane - have risen to 74. 42 dead.

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Florida, the damage caused by the passage of Hurricane Ian