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Title:Mexico: Gilbert - The Fiercest Hurricane This Century In Western Hemisphere
Date:1st September 1988
Summary:Hurricane Gilbert, described as the fiercest in the Western hemisphere this century, hit Mexico in September after leaving massive devastation in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Near Monterrey, Mexico's third largest city, rescue workers found more than 130 people on a bus that had been buried in a mudslide. The total death toll in Mexico was then reported to be above 200. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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Location:MEXICO
Reuters ID:LDL0011N536HJ
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