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Hurricane Lala’s Devastating Toll on Big Island | Charleston News
Hurricane Lala tore through the Big Island, leaving devastation in its wake—especially in Naalehu, where a storm surge and flooding obliterated a local cemetery, washing away caskets and scattering human remains. Families faced heartbreak as they returned to find headstones toppled, trees uprooted, and loved ones’ earthly remains mixed into mud. Beyond the emotional toll, residents battled power outages and water shortages, while volunteers rallied to provide food, water, and propane. Tragically, two lives were lost: a beloved kindergarten teacher whose legacy touched generations, and a…
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