Florida has helped rescue over 700 Americans from Haiti, officials say

James Tutten

April 25, 2024 at 11:50 AM

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State officials are sharing new details about the number of Americans that Florida has helped rescue from Haiti.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida has flown 722 Americans out of Haiti.

The state Division of Emergency Management began rescue operations over a month ago on March 20.

Read: Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut

The rescues came after a rise of gang violence and political turmoil in Haiti.

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