FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sanibel Island has opened back up for residents to get in their homes and survey the damage.

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While many of them are just now getting a look at what’s left, we’re continuing to hear more stories of how others survived the storm.

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One person rode out the storm in a boat on the water.

See his story in the video above.

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