Haitians continue to search for people; 304 dead after earthquake

HAITI- Residents and authorities continue to search for people in rubble after the country was hit with a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday.

Among the 304 that are dead in the city of almost 87,000 people, Haitian Mayor and senator of Les Cayes, Gabriel Fortune, was also found dead.

The prime minister, Ariel Henry, who was just sworn in last month has declared a state of emergency.

Photo credit: Delot Jean/AP

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