SLIDESHOW: Calcutta Fire Department continues rescue operation in Fort Myers
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FORT MEYERS, Fla. - The Calcutta Fire Department has wrapped up day three of its Operation Hurricane Ian Fort Myers Beach Search & Rescue.
According to the department's Facebook page, firefighters had a busy day working all through the day and night to continue rescuing victims of Hurricane Ian.
Additionally, Lee County Sheriff, Carmine Marceno Florida Urban Search & Rescue Task Force commander Diaz asked firefighters to send a message to their community back home:
"Thank the citizens of St. Clair Township for lending [Calcutta Fire Department] to [Lee County] for a few days to help rescue victims and provide aide for their personnel and people in a devastating time for their county," the message read.
Pictures from day three can be viewed above. For more pictures and information on the department's rescue operation, click here.