Early reports emerge of stunning damage on Florida s iconic Sanibel Island, still severed from mainland by bridge collapse wuwf.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wuwf.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The small island of 6,000 off the coast of southwest Florida is known for its largely untouched landscapes and superior shelling. It remains severed from the mainland with the collapse of its causeway – the only way vehicles can go on or off the island.
Pine Island's only bridge to the mainland was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, and residents are effectively stuck. The Florida National Guard is flying in supplies by helicopter.
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