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Drone Photo Shows Long Beach Homes Hit by Waves

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  • U.S. staff photojournalist Jae C. Hong captured a drone image of waves battering Long Beach homes.
  • He used a low-altitude drone to show wave height close to ground level.
  • The waves were remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, expected to be among the last strong days.
  • Hong said the photo illustrates nature’s power and the homes’ vulnerability after days of pounding.