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Small Maryland island slowly disappearing from view

In the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is only reachable by boat. While the area used to be booming, the population and habitable area on the island is dwindling. Scientists at the University of Maryland say the water level is rising, in part, because of climate change. Chip Reid reports.
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