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Minnesota Natives Living In Florida Try To Keep Their Spirits Up After Hurricane Ian
We were watching the roof breathe in and out as we evacuated to the second floor because of the flood surge," Deborah Tilson said.
October 3, 2022
Search and rescue efforts continued Sunday in hurricane-ravaged Florida. One of the hardest hit regions was Sanibel Island, where St. Paul Park natives Deborah and Daniel Tilson moved about a year ago.
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They sheltered in Billy's Bike Rentals warehouse in Fort Myers and are living there for the time being since they can't return to their home on the island.
"It was really scary with 156 mph winds. We were watching the roof breathe in and out as we evacuated to the second floor because of the flood surge," Deborah Tilson said.
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