Thank you for this! I have friends that live here and have not been able to return home. I was watching on my phone at work and was able to capture an image of their home. It's still standing. All of this destruction and loss of life is heartbreaking.
Stayed at the Bridgewater Inn in February. Went to Bert's and the Cup, as well as several of the shops. Also spent time on Pine Island, went fishing with Captain Mike from Hooked Up Fishing Charters, and took an excursion boat out to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State Park. Love this area and very sad for all the residents who lost so much. Prayers for the people of Florida!
That is Matlacha. Where the road is washed out, it was marshland and they built it up on the sand then poured the road. So the water just undermined the road and wiped it out. Anyone with a motor boat can get to south Cape Coral in half an hour or so. Our dad put cable tv on the entire island, Bokeelia and St. James City in the 70’s. As a kid, we fished out there often. Especially my dad and brother.
WHAT A TRAGEDY FOR SURE! MY HEARTS GO OUT TO EVERYONE..I live in Ct and was looking to move to Orange county or Lee county in the Spring..I am now rethinking this decission..MY QUESTTION>>>> how do you even clean up after something like this? Where does all the wood and furniture go? What about the cement? What is done with it? what do they do with all the boats? my mind is boggled! thank you and God Bless everyone including all the rescuers xo
The day after the storm we rushed to matalacha isles to check on my uncle. I’ve never ever been so single-handedly afraid for a single person in my entire life. On the way, we got to talking to a reporter who was telling us they were afraid to even send up drones over matalacha because they were afraid of what they’d see. The police were letting people in matalacha isles, and he was okay. His neighbor had a massive metal beam pierced through their roof. My other aunt and uncles house on matalacha, the first floor was gutted but they weren’t there thank god. Somehow we didn’t get water in the house even though it went like a two inches over the mailboxes in the front, stopped at our hill (and literally against our neighbors door, the weird line of debris the water left actually acting as as seal), and in the back canal.. that water had to be all but eight feet. Over the sea wall and then over our neighbors fence by like two feet. If it wasn’t eight feet I’d be shocked. But what we saw and heard from fort myers beach and matalacha, knowing that was happening all around us during that storm was haunting However, I’d like to say, this community completely restored my faith in humanity and it cannot be shaken to a breakable degree now. Period. Also..the sky was a cherished gift, seeing the galactic arm, constellations we typically can’t see, andromeda, etc… just billions of stars unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately the night sky was constantly peppered with helicopters. The coast guard, rescuing people from what seemed like line island and matalacha. But even then..l was watching humanity at its finest. Round the clock, 24/7. Our neighbors…I know now the faith that I can put into them ans the trust that I can have for them. People around the community were just..good to each other for the sake of being good because there was nothing else we could do. Edit* “acting” not “a crime”, thanks autocorrect
What i hear is broadcast ppl that have High Pay talking abt how they loved going to Art Gallery's there, not what Local area ppl do, like go to lunch at clam shak or small restaurants. I lived in waterway estates went often to pine Island! Now wipped out
thats my greatest fear when I will live near ocean ,sea or any bodies of water,Its when the storm hits.thats why when i build one.I will make sure i will build it with the sturdiest build.
Has anyone heard from MIKE PERRY since the storm? He lived off 20th by Blue Dog. Always had a boat in the front yard with the gigantic bromeliads. Mike where are you, Man?!
@@anjelique239 Just heard. He stayed home during storm and SURVIVED. He got recused yesterday. Praise the Lord. ❤️😭☀️🙈 My adopted grandparents stayed in their trailer on Pine Island and Lived to tell the tale too. They're late 80s! Islanders are quite the bunch. I love them but, damn, giving me chills. Still praying for everyone else. ❤️❤️❤️
Maybe DeSantis shouldn't have bussed & flew out all those migrants whom had done anything to warrant their relocation. Let's see where Karma relocates it's people, for no reason....
Unfortunately the people from Pine Island are mostly regular working folks. Sanibel will get rebuilt because those folks have money to support death-Santis.
There are nearly 11,000 year round residents living on Matlacha and Pine Island. Don't be dismissive. If it was your home, your perspective would change
This hurts the most. Matlacha was the most charming place with the most charming people.
Thank you for this! I have friends that live here and have not been able to return home. I was watching on my phone at work and was able to capture an image of their home. It's still standing. All of this destruction and loss of life is heartbreaking.
Stayed at the Bridgewater Inn in February. Went to Bert's and the Cup, as well as several of the shops. Also spent time on Pine Island, went fishing with Captain Mike from Hooked Up Fishing Charters, and took an excursion boat out to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State Park. Love this area and very sad for all the residents who lost so much. Prayers for the people of Florida!
Thank you! I wish you could do aerial of every street. We are frantic and desperate to know about our homes!!
They built on a sand bar!, What were they thinking?
I love these aerial views! So informative.
That ROAD looks like they had an earthquake at the same time!🤯
That is Matlacha. Where the road is washed out, it was marshland and they built it up on the sand then poured the road. So the water just undermined the road and wiped it out. Anyone with a motor boat can get to south Cape Coral in half an hour or so. Our dad put cable tv on the entire island, Bokeelia and St. James City in the 70’s. As a kid, we fished out there often. Especially my dad and brother.
I live in Cape Coral matlacha was such a beautiful hidden gem. It’s a 12 minute drive from me
Exactly many of us that was our weekend spot it will come back stronger and better that's our Florida way
WHAT A TRAGEDY FOR SURE! MY HEARTS GO OUT TO EVERYONE..I live in Ct and was looking to move to Orange county or Lee county in the Spring..I am now rethinking this decission..MY QUESTTION>>>> how do you even clean up after something like this? Where does all the wood and furniture go? What about the cement? What is done with it? what do they do with all the boats? my mind is boggled! thank you and God Bless everyone including all the rescuers xo
:( I used to love riding my motorcycle out that way as the sun set. A beautiful little place, it was.
It's just gone. This is devastating.
it looks like it had a earth quake
Thank you! I was able to check out where family live.
The day after the storm we rushed to matalacha isles to check on my uncle. I’ve never ever been so single-handedly afraid for a single person in my entire life. On the way, we got to talking to a reporter who was telling us they were afraid to even send up drones over matalacha because they were afraid of what they’d see. The police were letting people in matalacha isles, and he was okay. His neighbor had a massive metal beam pierced through their roof. My other aunt and uncles house on matalacha, the first floor was gutted but they weren’t there thank god. Somehow we didn’t get water in the house even though it went like a two inches over the mailboxes in the front, stopped at our hill (and literally against our neighbors door, the weird line of debris the water left actually acting as as seal), and in the back canal.. that water had to be all but eight feet. Over the sea wall and then over our neighbors fence by like two feet. If it wasn’t eight feet I’d be shocked. But what we saw and heard from fort myers beach and matalacha, knowing that was happening all around us during that storm was haunting
However, I’d like to say, this community completely restored my faith in humanity and it cannot be shaken to a breakable degree now. Period. Also..the sky was a cherished gift, seeing the galactic arm, constellations we typically can’t see, andromeda, etc… just billions of stars unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately the night sky was constantly peppered with helicopters. The coast guard, rescuing people from what seemed like line island and matalacha. But even then..l was watching humanity at its finest. Round the clock, 24/7. Our neighbors…I know now the faith that I can put into them ans the trust that I can have for them. People around the community were just..good to each other for the sake of being good because there was nothing else we could do.
Edit* “acting” not “a crime”, thanks autocorrect
OK, hats of to the locals who hauled that dock up to span the breach onto the bridge! People are resourceful.
I’m so sorry for the people in Matlacha. One this I know is they’re very tough resilient people and they will for sure be back from this.
The bridges have not collapsed the road approaches have, big difference.
What i hear is broadcast ppl that have High Pay talking abt how they loved going to Art Gallery's there, not what Local area ppl do, like go to lunch at clam shak or small restaurants. I lived in waterway estates went often to pine Island! Now wipped out
Is that by the bat house box
I live in Sarasota , We had a hotel booked for 3 days right there at Matlacha , Ian has changed our plans
Might be able to have some Army Combat Engineers set up a temporary bridge strong enough for tanks to go over. Probably an active duty unit.
That would be great for getting supplies in. But even if they have units available, it will take days.
So sad I was just at Bert's 3 weeks ago first time in really enjoyed
Watching videi’s and still no mention of what happened to the galleries like L. Lovegrove. Bldgs still there???
Did he say West Africa?
Pine island is off of state road 50 north of Weeki Wachee Springs.
Pine island is west of Cape Coral FL, near Sanibel/Captiva
Matlacha is a quaint drinking village with a fishing problem. Well, anyhow, it was.
And will be again
@@debrahelmlinger6256 I'll bet they're fishing and drinking again already. I would be.
Please set up a safe and well registry for the family and friends out of town searching for loved ones
W eaponized storm! Cloud s eeding and stalling big storms over land. 💯 manipulated
😢 🙏
Show the freaking road where all the shops restaurants are on the maon road and the bridges instead of a stupid chopper landing
There are other towns destroyed you think Pine Island and Sanibel were all that existed
Long live the wild children
The Cup! 😢😢😢😢
I wish to fly to .eet inoch
😱 It is like watching the movie 2012 😭😭😭
thats my greatest fear when I will live near ocean ,sea or any bodies of water,Its when the storm hits.thats why when i build one.I will make sure i will build it with the sturdiest build.
Just watch and see who and what is coming in TWENTY DAYS
It's about time the Army put in a temporary bridge
Has anyone heard from MIKE PERRY since the storm? He lived off 20th by Blue Dog. Always had a boat in the front yard with the gigantic bromeliads. Mike where are you, Man?!
😢
@@anjelique239 Just heard. He stayed home during storm and SURVIVED. He got recused yesterday. Praise the Lord. ❤️😭☀️🙈 My adopted grandparents stayed in their trailer on Pine Island and Lived to tell the tale too. They're late 80s! Islanders are quite the bunch. I love them but, damn, giving me chills. Still praying for everyone else. ❤️❤️❤️
Maybe DeSantis shouldn't have bussed & flew out all those migrants whom had done anything to warrant their relocation. Let's see where Karma relocates it's people, for no reason....
Unfortunately the people from Pine Island are mostly regular working folks. Sanibel will get rebuilt because those folks have money to support death-Santis.
Bunch of asshats. Desantis has nothing to do with hurricanes. Have some respect
Maybe you should take them in. Doubt you would though.
GET THE 100 BIL BACK FROM UKRAINE AND BUILD BACK BETTER....& QUIK..
No symptoms for people that live in flood zones, maybe Japan isn’t a good enough example
Thank 🙏 You Live!
🚫 Use Paper to build Homes In Flood Zones! 🙉
Anchors need to stop stepping on their co-anchors.
Let there tark to my people the truth
Elvis filmed a movie here.
Which movie?
Thank God for Helicopters!!
I will fly with my friends
I am in st luacia i get the dream earth in distrocktion space spelling
Looting
There are hear
Fuck me 5:40 was my house
I have alian
My people earth consastherfe
Tell people wats happen in inner earth
We all will die
2022..XXXXXXX.....M
All big contries no
All will die fue chosen
IAN president
Am not a lier please uu no good bad
Please see me
Next time ok
WHAS THIS ..THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM...WHERS ALL THE SUNBATHERS...
Dont no language
Jesus Christ is coming.
AMEN
DID CNN GET DESTROYED ANYONE..
They are too busy looking for stolen classified documents...
Put in perspective it's only a couple hundred houses
There are nearly 11,000 year round residents living on Matlacha and Pine Island. Don't be dismissive. If it was your home, your perspective would change
this should be a park blame yourself