Hurricane Ian before and after photos show scope of storm’s devastation

Shocking before and after photos reveal the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian’s rampage [https://nypost.com/2022/09/29/residents-trapped-in-swaying-apartment-block-as-hurricane-hit-ft-myers/] across the scenic coastal town of Fort Myers and nearby areas Wednesday. The historic Category 4 storm ransacked [https://nypost.com/2022/09/29/23-chilling-photos-of-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-ian/] wide swathes of the city, obliterating once pristine stretches of beach, leveling longtime tourist destinations and even buckling bridges. Taken from across the town of 85,000, the images capture the calm before the storm and the horrific reality of its aftermath. 1 of 33 Advertisement The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Fort Myers before Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-027.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Fort Myers before Hurricane Ian.Google Maps Wyndham Garden Hotel, Fort Myers [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-026.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Fort Myers following Hurricane Ian.Wilfredo Lee/AP Advertisement Broadway and 1st Street in Fort Myers [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-025.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Broadway and 1st Street in Fort Myers prior to Hurricane Ian. Google Maps Broadway & 1st Street, Fort Myers [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-024.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Broadway and 1st Street in Fort Myers is seen filled with water following Hurricane Ian. Marco Bello/REUTERS Before Hurricane Ian at Sanibel Causeway in Fort Myers. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-022.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Before Hurricane Ian at Sanibel Causeway in Fort Myers.Google Maps Advertisement Sanibel Causeway in Fort Myers [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-023.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] After Hurricane Ian at Sanibel Causeway in Fort Myers.Steve Helber/AP Before Hurricane Ian on Barefoot Beach near Bonita Springs. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-021.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Before Hurricane Ian on Barefoot Beach near Bonita Springs. The aftermath of Hurricane Ian looking South on Barefoot Beach near Bonita Springs. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-020.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] The aftermath of Hurricane Ian looking South on Barefoot Beach near Bonita Springs.Amanda Inscore/The News Press-USA TODAY NETWORK Advertisement Catch Bistro on Estero Blvd in Fort Myers Beach [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-019.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Catch Bistro on Estero Blvd in Fort Myers Beach before Hurricane Ian.Google Earth Catch Bistro on Estero Blvd in Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-018.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Catch Bistro on Estero Blvd in Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian.Wilfredo Lee/AP Third Street in Fort Meyers before Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-017.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Third Street in Fort Meyers before Hurricane Ian. Google Street Advertisement Third Street in Fort Meyers after Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-016.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Third Street in Fort Meyers after Hurricane Ian. Douglas R. Clifford/ZUMAPRESS.com Dixie Fish Company restaurant in Fort Myers before Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-015.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Dixie Fish Company restaurant in Fort Myers before Hurricane Ian.Google Earth Dixie Fish Company restaurant in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-014.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Dixie Fish Company restaurant in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian.Wilfredo Lee/AP Advertisement Goldstar Marina in Fort Myers before Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-012.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Goldstar Marina in Fort Myers before Hurricane Ian. Google Maps Goldstar Marina in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-011.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Goldstar Marina in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian. Wilfredo Lee/AP Before Hurricane Ian looking over Joe's Crab Shack in Fort Myers. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-010.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Before Hurricane Ian looking over Joe’s Crab Shack in Fort Myers.Google Earth Advertisement After Hurricane Ian looking over Joe's Crab Shack in Fort Myers. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-009.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] After Hurricane Ian looking over Joe’s Crab Shack in Fort Myers.TANNEN MAURY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Fort Myers Beach looking toward Flavors Ice Cream and Bella Mozzarella Pizza [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-007.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Before Hurricane Ian at Fort Myers Beach looking toward Flavors Ice Cream and Bella Mozzarella Pizza.Google Maps After Hurricane Ian at Fort Myers Beach looking toward Flavors Ice Cream and Bella Mozzarella Pizza. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-008.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] After Hurricane Ian at Fort Myers Beach looking toward Flavors Ice Cream and Bella Mozzarella Pizza.Douglas R. Clifford/AP Advertisement Before Hurricane Ian at the intersection of Old Trail Dr and Park Shore Dr in Naples. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-006.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=826] Before Hurricane Ian at the intersection of Old Trail Dr and Park Shore Dr in Naples.Google Maps After Hurricane Ian at the intersection of Old Trail Dr and Park Shore Dr in Naples. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-005.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=395] After Hurricane Ian at the intersection of Old Trail Dr and Park Shore Dr in Naples.Naples Fire Rescue Before Hurricane Ian at the Historic Naples Fishing Pier. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-004.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Before Hurricane Ian at the Historic Naples Fishing Pier.Naples Pier Cam Advertisement After Hurricane Ian at the Historic Naples Fishing Pier. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/hurricane-ian-before-after-003.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] After Hurricane Ian at the Historic Naples Fishing Pier.Naples Pier Cam Advertisement Along with Naples, Fort Myers sustained the most far-reaching and severe damage from Hurricane Ian, as rescue workers descended on the city to search Thursday to search for the missing. Officials have confirmed at least five deaths in the city as a result of the storm.