A Florida couple who used tumbled trees to spell out HELP after being trapped by Hurricane Michael were rescued after their niece saw their plea on an aerial map.The upbeat tale comes as search crews somberly picked through the debris of entire neighborhoods blown apart by the fury of the storm. The confirmed death toll remained at 17 on Monday, but authorities said they expected the number to go higher. Bay County Emergency Services said they were contacted by the niece, Amber Gee, and dispatched help.For more on this story: Do you like what you see? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2pPI3YqLike USA TODAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usatodayFollow USA TODAY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/USATODAY