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‘Catastrophic’: Pinellas barrier islands survey Helene’s damage

By Olivia George,

2 hours ago

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0NV8Tl_0vnZb0j200 — A vehicle was pushed out of its garage by storm surge from Hurricane Helene in Madeira Beach. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]

MADEIRA BEACH — For a moment, the couple on the beach tried to enjoy the view in front of them: An orange sun slipping into the Gulf of Mexico, the water aglow with shimmer.

“To remind ourselves why we live here,” said Mercy Roberg, walking along the sand. Her partner, Scott Lant, nodded.

Behind them, their coastal community was in tatters Saturday evening, bludgeoned by Hurricane Helene.

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