Hurricane Ian aftermath: Historic fishing village Matlacha before, after images

Mark H. Bickel, Fort Myers News-Press

October 1, 2022 at 5:00 AM·1 min read

What was once a color, vibrant artist colony and fishing village is no more.

Hurricane Ian's ferocious storm surge and un-relentless winds all but destroyed not only an historic place but a highly popular destination for visitors to Southwest Florida and season residents.

Watch: Sights and sounds of Hurricane Ian aftermath in Matlacha

An entry point to Pine Island, Matlacha has bee turned upside down by Ian. There are no official reports on injuries or deaths.

Before and after Hurricane Ian

Move the sliders in the interactive images below to view photos of Matlacha before and after Hurricane Ian moved through the community.

We have two photos galleries to share. One gallery features photos from our archives of the picturesque village. The second gallery show some of the damage of Matlacha's surroundings.

Matlacha photos before Ian:

Matlacha photos after Ian:

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Hurricane Ian destruction: Before and after images of Matlacha

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Before and after Hurricane Ian

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