The ancient coastal city of Derna, Libya, faces unimaginable devastation after Hurricane Daniel’s fury triggered catastrophic flooding on September 10. With over 11,300 confirmed dead and 10,000 missing, the Libyan Red Crescent warns of a dual crisis: desperate searches for survivors and a looming health threat from decomposing bodies. 💔
Exclusive footage from September 14 reveals residents combing through rubble and washed-up cars along the shoreline. Amid the chaos, a poignant graffiti message—\"Derna is the origin of civilization\"—stands as a haunting reminder of the city’s resilient spirit. 🎨
Local authorities fear disease outbreaks could worsen the tragedy, urging international aid as rescue efforts stretch into a fourth day. Will the world respond before it’s too late? 🚨
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Libya flood: Derna residents searching for bodies by the sea
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