Death Toll At 20 & Likely To Rise In Bahamas As Hurricane Dorian Recovery Continues
The death toll in the Bahamas, as a result of the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian, has increased to 20 as of Wednesday evening.
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The death toll in the Bahamas, as a result of the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian, has increased to 20 as of Wednesday evening.
While many relief organizations are preparing to go to the Bahamas to render help, the US Coast Guard is already there.
It's all hands on deck at Tropic Ocean Airways, loading up for a relief mission to the Bahamian islands devastated by Hurricane Dorian.
State Rep. Shevrin Jones is calling for visa requirements to be waived for Bahamians left displaced by Hurricane Dorian so that they can reconnect with family in the U.S.
At least seven deaths have been attributed to Hurricane Dorian, but the full scope of the disaster still unknown.
Hurricane Dorian has caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas.
Around South Florida, anxious relatives tell CBS4 News they are frustrated and fearful after being unable to reach loved ones in the Bahamas after the devastation from Hurricane Dorian.
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The first death due to Hurricane Dorian is being reported by The Bahamas Press.
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