Tourist family stuck in Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl hits island
The Savage-Simon family is unsure of when they will leave the island as all international airports remain closed.
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Am I supposed to feel bad for this family? I do hope they return safely and promptly, but my compassion and concern is for those that have to stay and rebuild their homes and lives.
@jr_Writer2
Ай бұрын
Exactly
@QueMcc-dl8jr
Ай бұрын
Man please if you were there you would understand,I was there it's was just trees down they treated us like crap what if it was you and your family,if you can afford to go
@yeidyluz
Ай бұрын
I’m in/from Puerto Rico. We understand.
@carolcity1919
Ай бұрын
@@QueMcc-dl8jrshut up you know nothing infrastructure was damaged as well there was also lost of life in some parishes homes were affected by storm surge on the south coast and a lot of people still don’t have power move fish
Ms please , y'all decided to stay.always looking to blame someone for your own stupidity. From the moment y'all heard the hurricane was coming y'all Should've left.
@DD214-Calvin
Ай бұрын
Yes, I agree.
@personofinterest6813
Ай бұрын
People have been going home for days, even up until 2 days ago the airlines provided extra flights so why did they stay? Everyone knew about this hurricane for days if not weeks now.
@serahchava8469
Ай бұрын
Yes looking for fame that is all
@Politic-gp1xo
Ай бұрын
Yall are horrible 😂😂😂😂😂. I pray everyone makes it safe.
The country just went through a hurricane! Quit freaking complaining!!!!
@andreaatkins8420
Ай бұрын
AMERICANS FOR YOU. NO COMPASSION.
@user-ki8mg5jh3n
Ай бұрын
You just proved how prejudiced you are in absence of evidence assuming that you know what?Country or the origins and ethnicity , the writer was from For all you know, the person that wrote that commeant was in Asia. or the north pole The comments in the comments section.Do not specify somebody's ethnicity.Nor country of origin which makes You prejudice with your preconceived notions With your frivolous Illogical irrational baseless accusations And unfounded. Allegations And that. Makes you imcompasionate @@andreaatkins8420
@Korouss911
Ай бұрын
True! Man!😂
Get your asses outside…walk the beach, pick up those delicious mangoes, grab a coconut (water), talk with the neighbors, feel the cool island breeze on your skin, look for the most magnificent sunset you’ll ever see, and…THANK GOD YOU HAVE A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD, AND THAT II’S NOT A ZINC ROOF.
@yeidyluz
Ай бұрын
And maybe take a few hours to go help clean up an auntie’s yard or distribute water. If you are just waiting around…
@dubsounds
Ай бұрын
Yeah, tek off yuh shoes, go swimming in the mountain steam with the Trevor and Winston, boil some blue drawers, or jackfruit seed, walk through the countryside and eat 'tinkin toe. guava, guinep, june plum, star apple, abbeh, etc. Enjoy the evening breeze. Walk down the country road in the pitch-black darkness to the symphony of night noises. Stop and visit with Aunt Minnie and Maas Benji...they will insist that you have some run dung before leaving. Enjoy the stories told by the names of communities: Time and Patience, Gimme me bit, Mocho, Accompong, Airy Mount, Point hill, Above Rocks.... On second thought. Yuh know what? GTFO. Leave now. I want it all for myself.
@charmainmorrison8615
Ай бұрын
@@dubsoundslol 😅
@carolcity1919
Ай бұрын
@@dubsoundsbredda ah some idiot Yankee dem if I was in the situation mi gone ah river or pan some likkle adventure 😂
I was stuck there on 9/11....Stressful situation. Jamaican people were very kind. I will never forget this.....
Poor , spoiled Americans! No air, no WiFi, and…..no pool!
@lindagibson744
Ай бұрын
No, they are USA citizens. We are Americans too as we live in the America's.😅
@MiraColeMedia
Ай бұрын
Exactly
@jennapitts8373
Ай бұрын
People from Many countries vacation in Jamaica. I met people from the Canadian Navy, Ireland, England
@TheMariemarie16
Ай бұрын
@@lindagibson744Everyone knows that citizens of the USA are referred to as Americans. There is not another description for citizens of that country besides to just say US citizens. But that's just the way that the language evolved because they are The United States of ...what?????? America so that's why they are correctly referred to as Americans. It's true that all people from North Central, and South America are also Americans but that's not how they are typically referred to because that term typically refers to people from the USA.
How was this unexpected I knew about this for 1 week
@jccuellarphotography
Ай бұрын
this is what i am saying!!! not unexpected at all.
@walterschwab4616
Ай бұрын
@@jccuellarphotography they don't watch weather ☁️🌡️
@jr_Writer2
Ай бұрын
They had time to get out
@GirlSix180
Ай бұрын
Right! The hurricane didn’t just pop out the blue lol smh 🤦♀️
@mariastewart8810
Ай бұрын
Exactly, this was on the news from last week so why not postpone the trip? LHM ❗️ 😮💨
I am living in Jamaica and it's business as usual today everywhere is open and people are back at work.
@gtbana8057
Ай бұрын
Yee me at the go go club right now gyal dem galore fawadd
@saranwright7113
Ай бұрын
@@gtbana8057😂😂
@serahchava8469
Ай бұрын
Looking for fame
@gtbana8057
Ай бұрын
@UCDd3Ga9lMQ-Ul-J5mjVxWiA you head good?
@pattiehrabowski7489
Ай бұрын
What part of Jamaica you in right now??
Why is this news?? People get stuck every hurricane season.. I hope everyone that lives there is also okay and can rebuild.
What are we paying for?? Leave. That simple. What is the hotel supposed to do
Uhm.. unexpected? Ma'am, miss... hurricanes don't just pop up and show themselves. Jamaica had days of warning.
@elizebanarsee6767
Ай бұрын
This is quite early for such a strong hurricane to form but you sound like an "expert" so...
@jccuellarphotography
Ай бұрын
@@elizebanarsee6767 absolutely very early. record breaking early but no, i am not an expert, however i do pay attention to severe weather warnings during hurricane season. This didn't just pop up... it literally was tracked from when it started out as a system in the Caribbean.
@jennapitts8373
Ай бұрын
It is early for hurricanes that strong.
@personofinterest6813
Ай бұрын
@@elizebanarsee6767 Its early yes, but everyone has been warned about it for days around the world.
@mariastewart8810
Ай бұрын
Tell dem fi me. We knew from last week this hurricane was coming 😊
How is this news coverage?
Why would you travel during hurricane season
@mrxxbrian
Ай бұрын
With the rise of climate change every season will be hurricane season.
@user-ki8mg5jh3n
Ай бұрын
I suppose experiencing a hurricane is different from reading or hearing about it I remember I saw a mini hurricane. Pick up 50 pound grill like it weed less than a feather and moved it off the grounf 5 m as it levitated I couldnt believe my eyes So Lifted the grill 3 hours later After the mini hurricane. Lazon is the way out And The grill was heavy🤯 I was shocked and surprised. Everybody found out how serious this mini.Hurricane was when the grill got tossed across the field.And all the tents started flying up and being uprooted out of the ground while garbage can lids became flying saucer projectiles The police got scared and ran up the hill.Taking off so fast.I've never seen cops run that fast in my life
@Regenold
Ай бұрын
It was undprecedently early in the season 30 days or more. Not usually a problem till next month or month after in jamai ' 🌳🌼
You guys are ridiculous for heaven sake it’s a hurricane
@virginiamoore4375
Ай бұрын
And they are alive going home to not worry 😮 having a roof over their heads!
OMG, we're tourists and we have nothing to do since we stayed here while a hurricane cause catastrophic damage across the Caribbean, and now we dont have tv, internet, or the ability to go to the beach... and we're stuck since the airport is in chaos. boo hoo. Thats what i heard
@roberthboyd6073
Ай бұрын
Yes that’s what I heard.
I could sure think of worse places to be stuck.
@DC21NY
Ай бұрын
I can think of worse situations on that island for the people who live there
I did not like the picture that was painted of the situation…. Completely rubbish they are uttering.
I noticed many tourists who got stuck at hotels in Jamaica were helping to clean up the resorts after the hurricane. Kudos to them for not complaining but trying to get involved in the recovery process.
Pay attention to the news. They announced days before the storm that a hurricane is coming. I called my mom about 6 days before and said prepare. I don’t feel sorry.
Why is this on the news
So if there is no wifi how you talking to the news team
@mariastewart8810
Ай бұрын
Good question 🤔
Cry me a river .. really.. poor babies.. 😂😂😂😂
The weather channel predicts 10 days out!! Hurricanes are predicted days in advance. Play silly games get silly results
Amazing the hotel has power to process their visa payment but not to give them power for their phones.
@happyness2858
Ай бұрын
Exactly the poor people have no power! My kids are there living and I can’t reach them they are without phone and power .. these people are a piece of work
@jamdawgutube
Ай бұрын
What are you talking about?!!1
ha. she said what are we paying for. geez. like its the hotels fault
MORAL OF THE STORY ! THEY CAME THEIR BROKE AND CANT AFFORD THOSE OTHER FLIGHT ! BEST ADVICE BLACK PEOPLE STOP TRAVELING BROKE CAUSE IT AINT NO JOKE IF YOU C ANT GET HOME ! BROKE AZZZZZZ !
I’m glad they’re ok ❤
Are we going to pretend that electricity and even cell services doesn't have outages in the US or wherever these people are from during a hurricane or other major disaster? I have have seen much less causing outages is many parts of the US. I understand you want to get home, but what did you think was going to happen to ANY airport after a major hurricane? Be reasonable, even if you are frustrated I don't think it rises to the level of being news worthy especially in the way this was worded. Edit: Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane and 2.5 million are without power. It was a much stronger category 4 hurricane when it effected Jamaica. So again, are we going to pretend that something is wrong with Jamaica for not having certain utilities available immediately after a hurricane?
I'm just spitballing here. I don't work in the hospitliy industry, but maybe hotels need staff to run. This staff will be working during the hurricane to provide shelter and support for "you", not securing their homes, making sure their famlies are safe. I would expect an increased rate and welcome it. Sleeping in a warm bed rather than lightly resting on a bench at the airport. I dont feel sorry for these people. They were probably in the best conditions to weather the storm and the most they had to complain about is a lack of wifi for a few days. Think about the people who have to rebuild everything. Lord guide them on how to read a damn room.
They should have been prudent regarding the weather. Instead they ignant… a’ight!!🧑🏿🦲
You have life, give the ALMIGHTY Thanks!
Praying for the family food and emergency supplies they might need and praying the weather breaks for you guys to get home safely be encouraged stay blessed.
Hurricanes are not unexpected events. Seriously, did they expect electricity during a hurricane, talk about dumb and under-educated. 😮
My daughter and I were stuck in Montego Bay for 5 extra days during Hurrican Gustof. Glad I purchasrd travel Insurance. Have to use a reputable travle agent and keep in contact with them.
Don’t visit the Caribbean during the summer time during hurricane season if you don’t want to get caught up in a hurricane. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have to rebuild their homes🙏🏾
Don't complain pray to Jesus that the power will be on very soon.🙏❤️
I was stuck there ,they took advantage of us over charge us ,i was at obe of the rios hotel it was great before the hurricane but the next day all hell brike loose , no AC , no towels for two days ,water on the floor two days, the gave us a bag with one tuna sandwich, water covered the floor on the 11th floor used the towels to try blocking the water, thet closed the restaurant after the storm ,they charged everyone different prices per rooms , they tried to charge me 500 per night,our flight got cancelled had to pay 2000 for a flight because they raised the price. Its easy for comments because you wasn't there
Wait, so the country that just got ravaged by a hurricane is more worried about themselves than sending a New Jersey family home? Unforgivable! 😂
Most people check the weather! But they musta be unedgeamecaded.
Why complain, everyone knows its hurricane season this time of the year.
Why is this news
This family shouldn't travel They should stay home in America and watch the travel channels on tv with the AC running . And don't travel if you are BROKE. And not prepared for emergencies.
Wowzers, Stay Safe Good Luck Vibez❤
How could such circumstances happen in PARADISE?
Dude in the back seems like he can tell how bad this makes them look.
I dont think people realize the situation we are in... Its global...
Stay there we have enough crime here in America
@SheridanAlli
Ай бұрын
What are you talking about, if you are here the crime is here.
@GaryB0436
Ай бұрын
Garbage like you should stay off the internet. What a piece of s$#& you are.
No air, such an inconvenience. These people are not in touch with reality anymore.
Why did the family decide to tour an island during a hurricane? I’m sure that this isn’t the first time that Jamaica. Call the US embassy. They know how to handle these sorts of things.
They better be thankful for life and they are safe.
Sounds like these guys wanted compensation for a natural disaster 😢 it's so sad. Thank God I stopped working in the hotel industry. These type people are pretty much what we get in our hotels there.
No ac or power a day after a hurricance poor babies.
I'm praying for you all and everyone else.❤
People being lovers of self just sad
Them again😒
Let me say it's a hurricane so all what they are saying is expected no need for the blame thing. All the island is experiencing the same thing Jamaica is a great island they just came the wrong time.
You have each other.. right 👍
So these hotel dont have generator
Shut up and wait till the airport is open..
You can’t control the weather. You can control your decision to go. Pay attention to the weather forecast. This hurricane 🌀 has been talked about and watched ever since it started forming in the ATLANTIC ocean. The weather forecast was out there. You also Had a chance to leave to come back to the states. The people who live there are hurt the most.
Beaches and Sandals have power
@shermurr9566
Ай бұрын
Probably have generators
First give thanks to the almighty God for his grace an mercy towards you all how god is so good to us all , and stop complaining about what man doesn't have no control over ok pray and mermer not because some place over where the storms mash up so bad that only god and god alone can help ok So stop complaining about these small problems that acure My Jamaica 🇯🇲 ower sweet sweet Jamaica 🇯🇲 will rise back very fast again because we are a strong godly people that what ever we want we work hard and ask god to rebuilding back ower wonderful amazing island Jamaica god are in control right now and for evermore he will not Leave us nor fasake us not a tall because we are his children I am praying for my country and helping my family and who i can send a little help for ower prayers go out for all the wonderful amazing people all over the worlds that had get damaged by this storms
I would be at the airport sleeping.
You can see the son is fine its those nagging women.
You should’ve left period
That boy did not want to be there on cam at all.
Keep them😂😂
I hope they get home safely, thousands of Americans are stranded there now as well. I couldn't imagine no ac 😂 I'd just stay in the ocean until its time to fly 🛫out. 😂.
So you want to stay in the hotel for free lady business is business.
Why do i feel like they lying yes some places don't have electricity but no food come on im in Kingston and im good
A which hotel dem ah stay....that dont sound right...
🙏🏾
Go get a bag of green n smoke
Where do they expect? For a swim? Who cares About wifi during a emergency crisis? They? Need to worry about vehicles that end up on the top of the roof or trees flying through their window. That get tossed around like toys from A tornado or hurricane or whatever If they wanna take a flight they can read about themselves on the 6 o'clock news tomorrow. When the plane takes a nose dive and get struck by lightning. While doing a swirl , double backflip like is the two thousand twenty six olympics What they need to do is get away from the window. And lie low
Let me get this right ok. You all sneak off to jamaica and don't take me. 😊 Just like my sister's and cousin's 😄 🤣 and then get stranded. 🙏🏼 Hi Five o well 🤷🏼♂️ What steps do we take, here 👴🏽☕ 🤝😁
I thought hurricane season started around September? 🤔
@lindagibson744
Ай бұрын
Do you live in the Caribbean? I guess you don't live in the Caribbean.
@nkirachristian4866
Ай бұрын
June it start and ends in November 🇻🇮
Another oh I gots to pay kind of people
DUMMIES😅😅😂😂😂😂😂
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 should have stayed at home
😢
😂😂😂😂
That's why I stay were I lived in this country. And I than told people. To stop asking me to go. I haven't miss nothing. I've never seen. Hope they make it back safe. Praying for them.
@conqueror03
Ай бұрын
You didn't miss anything 😂.
@MEEMEETHATCAT
Ай бұрын
@@conqueror03 sure didnt
@mariastewart8810
Ай бұрын
Dats right stay in ur little corner and don't move!😅
That’s why I stay in the country I don’t care call me scared I’m not going to know one’s country cause of thing’s like this can happen
@conqueror03
Ай бұрын
Not to mention Jamaica is still on US Do not travel warning, they gon learn...😂
@mariastewart8810
Ай бұрын
U stay right in ur little world with your broke self😂
@MrTONY8476
Ай бұрын
I would love to know what planet you live on where no disaster can reach you . South hurricane too , North and west snow storm .
Where’s the father? Oh wait, I forgot, never mind 😮
@jamdawgutube
Ай бұрын
Gosh! You racist cave dwellers are everywhere lol
@lynneleeluckdowsing6654
Ай бұрын
Nasty accusation without proof. You know nothing. Weed out your mind!
@SummerHartbete
Ай бұрын
If this is all you can contribute to the conversation, clearly having father present didn't help you.
@JordynnsJournal
Ай бұрын
@@SummerHartbete🫰🏽🫰🏽🫰🏽
@JordynnsJournal
Ай бұрын
@@SummerHartbeteYou betta READ lady!
Im not donating money.
NEW HEADLINE ! BROKE NEW JESERY FAMILY TRAPPED IN JAMAICA ! CANT AFFORDED TICKETS TO GET HOME ! CAN YOU HELP ME ! HELL NO !