Over 1 million unclaimed bodies are buried on a little-known island in New York City - here's the story behind the massive graveyard
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Mike Segar/Reuters
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With over one million bodies, Hart Island is the largest mass graveyard in the United States. 1,000 new unidentified coffins are buried there each year, according to Reuters.
Getting access to the cemetery is challenging, and photography and videography of any kind is prohibited. Recently, the city provided a rare photo opportunity to Reuters photographer Mike Segar - see his photos below.
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