The U.S. ramped up its response Monday to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, even as President Trump brought up the island's struggles before Hurricane Maria struck.
Hurricane Maria knocked out power across the entire island, and many areas lack running water. Doing laundry, turning on the lights, eating dinner: Everyday life has become a constant challenge.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said 42-year-old Aaron Timmerman of New Hope was diving with a group Saturday afternoon at the Madeira Shipwreck at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.
Search teams were still digging in dangerous piles of rubble Monday, hoping against the odds to find survivors at collapsed buildings in Mexico City, where the death toll from the Sept. 19 earthquake rose to 186, and 324 nationwide.
The opening of the island's main port in the capital allowed 11 ships to bring in 1.6 million gallons of water, 23,000 cots, dozens of generators and food.
With Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria, shutting down all power and most communication, many Puerto Ricans in Minnesota are still awaiting word from friends and family on the island.
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