PUNTA GORDA, UNITED STATES: Hurricane Ian plunged much of coastal southwest Florida into darkness Wednesday, as the monster storm brought catastrophic storm surges, wind and flooding that had.
The area surrounding Fort Myers, known as the Lee Island Coast, saw the most catastrophic destruction, with storm surges reaching an estimated 12 feet in some areas.
Images of the aftermath show a glimpse of the destruction caused by the powerful Category 4 hurricane: homes washed out, boats yanked from their moorings, and decimated neighborhoods.