87-Year-Old Korean War Veteran Reacts to Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

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Ryan Michalesko
2017 Reporting Fellow

Rosalda Olma, a wife and mother to three kids, opens the front door to what remains of her home in Loiza. The entire home and contents were destroyed by the hurricane, and the family is living in a nearby school for the time being. “It’s hard getting used to these living conditions,” she said. “All five of us are trying to fit inside a single room.” Image by Ryan Michalesko. Puerto Rico, 2017.

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Weeks after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island continues its battle for food...

Ryan Michalesko
2017 Reporting Fellow

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José Maldonado looks out into his neighborhood while seated in his wheelchair on the front porch of his Humacao, Puerto Rico home. Image by Ryan Michalesko. Puerto Rico, 2017.

Prior to Hurricane Maria, José Maldonado, who is a double amputee, used a electric wheelchair. Now, due to power outages, he is forced to use a manual version. Image by Ryan Michalesko. Puerto Rico, 2017.

José Maldonado, an 87 year old veteran of the Korean War, lives in Humacao, Puerto Rico with his wife Hermenia. As a double amputee, Maldonado passes each day in the seat of his wheelchair.

87-Year-Old Korean War Veteran Reacts to Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

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