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As the death toll climbs, crews are still looking for bodies and survivors in Mexico Beach, a small community in Florida bulldozed by Hurricane Michael's heavy winds and 14-foot storm surge. Omar Villafranca reports.
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The death toll from Hurricane Michael has climbed to at least 18 with the recovery of a victim in the hard-hit town of Mexico Beach, Florida. It's been three days since the monster storm slammed the Florida panhandle. Omar Villafranca reports.
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