Death Toll Nears 1,300 In Haiti After Massive Earthquake

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More than 1,200 people are confirmed dead after the massive earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday. But as rescue crews dig through the rubble of countless flattened buildings, many fear the actual death toll will be much higher.

As of Sunday night, the official toll stands at 1,297 dead and 5,700 injured. The 7.2-magnitude quake damaged every kind of building, including schools, hospitals, churches and prisons. Thousands of houses have been destroyed. And the poor island nation is bracing for another battering, as Tropical Depression Grace threatens to bring heavy rains and potential mudslides on Monday.

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https://www.npr.org/2021/08/15/1027949063/death-toll-haiti-massive-earthquake-rescue

Terrible times in Haiti . . .

[Merlin]

I don't know what to say. After the debacle with the last earthquake relief fund efforts they have a very uphill battle this time. This tragedy coupled with the looming storm is really too much. There will be more sadness in the days to come.