The first reported fatality from Hurricane Michael has been confirmed after a man was killed by a falling tree.
The incident took place in Gadsden County, Florida as the Category-4 storm tore through the state this morning, NZT.
A spokesperson for the Gadsden County Sheriff's office told The Guardian they received a call about 11am NZT (6pm local) reporting the death.
Officials have not released the man's name.
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