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Death Toll Unclear; May Be Lower Than Feared

By Debbie Elliott,  Martin Kaste
Published September 9, 2005 at 9:00 PM PDT
This story was published more than 19 years ago.
A Texas National Guardsman surveys the flooded streets of New Orleans as his unit searches for survivors.
A Texas National Guardsman surveys the flooded streets of New Orleans as his unit searches for survivors.

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Debbie Elliott
NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.
Martin Kaste
Martin Kaste is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers law enforcement and privacy. He has been focused on police and use of force since before the 2014 protests in Ferguson, and that coverage led to the creation of NPR's Criminal Justice Collaborative.
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