Hurricane Irma has achieved the notorious reputation of being the most powerful storm in history and it has lived up to its reputation of causing the most destructive devastation in the Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands, St Martin, Barbados, and Cuba. Even as we speak, Irma has just lashed all of Florida who suffered a chilling and agonizing wait for the storms’ inevitable strike. Take a look at these pictures of the aftermath and destruction proved by these chilling photos of Hurricane Irma.
1People evacuating chickens
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While this may seem amusing but for many, livestock k and poultry is the sole earning of many poor farmers on the islands. Thus, one's chickens are as valuable a possession as household items.
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2Before and after photos of Ivan’s Stress-free bar on Jost Van Dyke in British Virgin Islands
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This was once a popular haunt for tourists and locals alike. Before Hurricane Irma hit, the joint looked as a lively a place as any city. But once the storm struck, the pub was reduced to a shambles.
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3Paraquita Bay
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Take a look at Paraquita bay before and after Irma damage. What was once a lovely spot with yachts and small boats in perfect alignment is just a scene of destruction where every boat seems to have been damaged and tossed onto one another?
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4Dogs take refuge from the hurricane
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As Irma entered Samana, the Dominican Republic on Thursday last, it was both man and animals who bore the brunt of the storm. Many had homes wiped out and animals too sought shelter from the rain in the most opportune places.
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