Scenes from the aftermath of deadly Hurricane Matthew in Haiti (photos)

At least 283 people died as Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti's southwest peninsula, flattening houses and forcing thousands to flee. It was the first Category 4 storm to hit Haiti in more than a half century.

A woman stands in a field of destroyed trees after the passing of Hurricane Matthew in Sous Roche in Les Cayes, Haiti, on Oct. 6, 2016.

Damaged houses are seen after the passing of Hurricane Matthew in Sous Roche in Les Cayes, Haiti, on Oct. 6, 2016.

The body of a man who perished during Hurricane Matthew lies on a piece of wood as survivors prepare to place his body in a coffin, in Cavaillon, Haiti, on Oct. 6, 2016.

A man sits on a tombstone as he watches other clearing trees after Hurricane Matthew in Les Cayes, Haiti, on Oct. 6, 2016.

Homes lay in ruins after the passing of Hurricane Matthew in Les Cayes, Haiti, on Oct. 6, 2016.

A group of people carry a coffin and try to cross the river La Digue, after the collapse of the only bridge that connects to the south after the passing of hurricane Matthew in the country, in Petit Goave, Haiti, on Oct. 5, 2016.

Haitian people cross the river La Digue, where the bridge collapsed during the rains from Hurricane Matthew, in Petit Goave, Haiti, on Oct. 6, 2016.

People walk on a street next to destroyed houses after Hurricane Matthew hit Jeremie, Haiti, October 6, 2016.

Culled from www.time.com
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