The death toll continues to rise sinceHurricane Ian made landfallin Florida on Wednesday.
A 72-year-old man from Deltona died after going outside to drain his pool, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Department said in areleaseThursday morning.
His wife told police he “disappeared” after he went outside.
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“While searching for him, deputies found his flashlight, then spotted the victim unresponsive in a canal behind the home,” VCSD said. “Several deputies pulled the victim from the water and performed CPR until paramedics arrived, but the victim could not be revived. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.”
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A Lake County man also died when his car hydroplaned during the Category 4 storm, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said, perThe Tampa Bay Times.
The FDLE did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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While six deaths were reported in Charlotte County, officials there said, per the publication, that they could not confirm an exact number.
“I can confirm that there have been deaths,” said spokesman Christopher Hall, “but I cannot confirm how many or even what were the causes of those deaths.”
Lee County officials have confirmed five other deaths, according toThe Times.
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Two deaths are also reportedly being investigated in Sarasota County but have not been confirmed. County spokeswoman Kaitlyn Perez toldThe Timesthat details are in the early stages.
CNNreports that 15 people have died, though the death toll remains uncertain.
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