Igor sweeps N.L. man to sea

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"A man is missing after Hurricane Igor blasted across much of Newfoundland with powerful winds and heavy rain.

The 80-year-old man from Random Island, about 150 kilometres west of St John's, was swept into the ocean after his driveway washed away, according to police.

Police said they were told the man went out into the weather to check on a friend's summer home.

"We haven't been able to confirm much about the report because the road to Random Island is washed away. Air travel is impossible and of course sea travel is impossible. We are really at a standstill. We are unable to do the investigation," said RCMP Sgt. Merrill Boyd."........



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