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Former 23 Anchor rides out 'Irma' in a Tampa shelter, but a bigger shock is waiting back home

Mark Olesh and his wife spend 2 days in shelter

By: Mike Hart

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Former 23 Anchor Mark Olesh knew Friday morning that he and his wife Stephanie would have to leave their Tampa home and head to a nearby shelter.

'Irma' was still a category 2 storm and moving towards them.

So, they headed to a nearby shelter, where they remained for two days, uncertain of what they would find when they returned home.

His former colleague Mike Hart, spoke to him by SKYPE this morning.

Watch the complete interview here:

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