philippines typhoon kills 1200

As of today, the death toll in the Philippines has risen to 1200 after a destructive typhoon with 170 mph winds swept through the towns. The city of Tacloban was completely leveled by Friday, as more than 1000 bodies floated in its remains after meeting with Typhoon Haiyan. Authorities report more than 4 million people were affected by the level 5 typhoon, forcing 800,000 to abandon their homes. To see news footage of the incident, click below.

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