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Kids who survived Hurricane Katrina share their story

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans 17 years ago, with more than 1800 lives lost and more than $100 billion in property damage. Many of those who survived were children at the time and traumatized by the experience. The documentary "Katrina Babies" is a collection of stories about those who experienced the storm as children and how it has impacted their lives. Geoff Bennett reports.

Kids who survived Hurricane Katrina share their story

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