The Earliest Cat 5 Hurricane- Surviving the Eye with NO Roof - 4k

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @JonathanPetramala
    @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +158

    Storms can come in many forms...and sometimes we need help to navigate them. Please visit the sponsor of this video BetterHelp.com/JonathanPetramala for 10% off your first month.

    • @accessdjz
      @accessdjz 3 месяца назад +9

      awesome stuff my man. i just left carriacou last week its still a mess at least we got some power food water and people are in good spirits but with alot of people with zero dollars to there name even with 10% off it doesn't do much. alot of people do need that help and someone to talk to. Shout out to you and the Guyanese troops for there dedication and hard work shout out to the island of Trinidad. For being under the UK for all these years and all the British artwork i would like to see them replaced cause such a rich country who lived of slave labor they have done absolutely nothing. again respect to you and the crew you guys deserve every award possible.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +5

      @@accessdjz I really appreciate the kind words and the support!!! Hopefully family and friends can really be there for their loved ones...they still smile but it's a lot to handle.

    • @YourLocalCapybara69
      @YourLocalCapybara69 3 месяца назад +18

      betterhelp is not a good sponsor at all

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад

      @@YourLocalCapybara69 Why?

    • @YourLocalCapybara69
      @YourLocalCapybara69 3 месяца назад +8

      @@JonathanPetramala theres quite a lot of proof out there that they aint that good as a therapy option

  • @StormChaserJordanHall
    @StormChaserJordanHall 3 месяца назад +820

    A MUST watch. Shows the true side of this storm and the real impacts. Also the BEAUTY of how people come together to get through tough times.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +29

      I really appreciate it

    • @sarasweightlossjourney1432
      @sarasweightlossjourney1432 Месяц назад +13

      Also watching in the eye of the storm on Discovery Plus shows a lot of eyewitness videos that they do not show on youtube. I was blown away by it today. Especially living through hurricane Helene last night

    • @aterryadg
      @aterryadg Месяц назад +7

      I’ve never seen a hurricane in real time! It’s like a never ending tornado!

    • @georgevavoulis4758
      @georgevavoulis4758 Месяц назад

      Much better than those airheaded Canadian " storm chasers" from Canadian Weather Network George Koukoyris and Mark Robinson . When they go storm chasing all their videos are 30 minutes long with their faces infront of the camera for 25 minutes and less than 5 minutes of any storm or volcanic eruption. What overhyped BS .Thank God this guy here is the REAL STORM CHASER . God bless him..

    • @atedinahalf6288
      @atedinahalf6288 Месяц назад +6

      The only people who will be there for the people is WE THE PEOPLE. I think 2024 has showed us to never rely on the government.

  • @HashDad
    @HashDad Месяц назад +440

    This video should have millions of views.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +25

      Slowly but surely I think it will. I appreciate you watching!

    • @MsPrice-pn2py
      @MsPrice-pn2py Месяц назад +10

      ​@@JonathanPetramala your other video has a million views in one day. Yet this one in an ACTUAL HURRICANE does not. 👉Damn algorithim is weird man😂

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +11

      Lol I know, right!!!??

    • @sgtdaye
      @sgtdaye Месяц назад +6

      It will now...

    • @rigormortis3219
      @rigormortis3219 Месяц назад +1

      these guys have families? id be pissed if this was my dad or son or brother risking life for NO REASON WE HAVE PLENTY OF HURRICANE FOOTAGE

  • @Sbc-hk8tm
    @Sbc-hk8tm 2 месяца назад +256

    You guys literally saved lives. The best hurricane footage I've ever seen. Nobel peace prize type journalism and footage.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +17

      That is very kind of you, I appreciate it and thank you for watching!

    • @fcorivers
      @fcorivers 2 месяца назад

      😂you think that ppl that live there all year round had to get two thrill seeking white guys to save them.😂😂😂

    • @CALLS2
      @CALLS2 Месяц назад +1

      no. u shpuld all thank elon musk and starlink.

    • @daviddisanto9401
      @daviddisanto9401 Месяц назад +15

      I agree. They did save lives. BIG TIME. Those ppl had no idea the storm was only half done. They might have wondered far from their safe place and got caught up in all that. It sounds like a literal WAR going on in the Back ground.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +7

      @@daviddisanto9401 I think it is like a jet engine when it is in the strongest part...my watch warns me the noise is too loud lol

  • @muscleman125
    @muscleman125 2 месяца назад +545

    Dude, this is a video I've always wanted to see; the perspective of surviving a hurricane from right in the middle of the storm. There's very few videos that document the full storm.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +28

      Glad you enjoyed it and found the channel!

    • @soulstarmusiclover1254
      @soulstarmusiclover1254 Месяц назад +16

      @@JonathanPetramalaAll I can say is wow! When the roof flew off and you both were exposed and you said “should we make a run for it.” I had no clue where you were running to.

    • @Bewefau
      @Bewefau Месяц назад +1

      because people are not that dumb ?

    • @bladi-senpai9398
      @bladi-senpai9398 Месяц назад +7

      @@Bewefauu said that because u live in the states most likely, you can catch a flight to freaking dakota idk the middle of nowhere and be safe from this, but when you live in a island you don’t have that many choices, i been thru several hurricanes in Dominican Republic, im not even afraid of them, because what else can you do aside from look out of the window?

    • @valeriesalvatore5964
      @valeriesalvatore5964 Месяц назад +1

      Thank you both for risking your lives for other🙏

  • @leointhesky1320
    @leointhesky1320 2 месяца назад +563

    I'm thankful that in the US Virgin Islands the government changed the building code after Hurricane Hugo in 89. You cannot use nails on your roof. It has to be screws and it has to be but so much inches apart. My house was been through cat 1,3 and 5 since being built and I have had no leaks or roofing issues during those storms including non one in my neighbor. These other Islands need to change and enforce building codes. Hurricane will not go away.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +73

      I totally agree! We shouldn’t have to be completely devastated after these storms, especially all new construction. Glad you have it all sorted!

    • @Stolimel
      @Stolimel Месяц назад +15

      I was thinking the same thing, might have been in a treehouse. My friend lived through Hugo in st Thomas, said it was one of the scariest things in her life.

    • @snowcat9308
      @snowcat9308 Месяц назад +14

      There's a fantastic example of why you shouldn't hurricane-proof your home with nails at 10:40.

    • @American_Trucker_1776
      @American_Trucker_1776 Месяц назад +4

      Did it hold up against Irma & Maria?

    • @MadPutz
      @MadPutz Месяц назад +21

      Both screws and nails are needed in the roof and attic for the best durability. Because while nails can be pulled more easily from parallel force, screws can shear more easily than nails from perpendicular force.

  • @BCHonea
    @BCHonea 2 месяца назад +616

    You know the winds are wicked when you see a palm tree get vaporized by a gust

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +53

      The noise too. Like a jet

    • @fritzbaden8085
      @fritzbaden8085 Месяц назад +21

      Yeah I've never seen a palm tree snap like that.

    • @evyedelman4297
      @evyedelman4297 Месяц назад +12

      Palm trees are meant to sway and bend in severe storms and Hurricanes.... Something BIG smacked into it that made it break

    • @postersm7141
      @postersm7141 Месяц назад +4

      Yeah, that palm tree totally left the chat

    • @postersm7141
      @postersm7141 Месяц назад +4

      @@evyedelman4297 I didn’t think of that, but that makes sense. One minute it was there and then it was gone. Maybe something large hit it like you said, but it was hard to see because you can’t even see a foot in front of your face, and that type of weather.

  • @alicekramden8640
    @alicekramden8640 Месяц назад +130

    This is why RUclips is so great. It connects people when disasters occur like no other media when television is not possible.

  • @RussellHall-i2x
    @RussellHall-i2x Месяц назад +30

    My dad and his wife live on Grenada. They love Carriacou and visit often.
    Stumbled into your videos as I was watching the NC flooding.
    You guys are heroes!
    Thank you!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +7

      Wow, thank you so much for your generosity! I appreciate it and I am glad you came across the video!

  • @laurenv1223
    @laurenv1223 Месяц назад +58

    Oh my gosh. There's so much about this video that's "the best part". The roof, the feelings about watching the last flight out, the blue sky of the eye, the PEOPLE! All the people. I loved all of them. Poor guy in New York gear that was separated from his daughter. The adorable Canadian lady. The taxi driver. Adopting so many randos. I just love it all. Good to know the Starlink mini came through, too. Bravo, guys.

  • @GuitarAlex
    @GuitarAlex Месяц назад +61

    Possibly the best weather related journalism I’ve ever seen! The way you not only documented the destruction, but the emotions of the people around you, the way the community got together, and the help you were able to bring in was life altering for so many!
    I’ve been through a few hurricanes, never the eye, but that’s always been on vacations. The worst I’ve personally seen was 7 feet of snow in my hometown. Some roofs collapsed, some people died, but realistically, I’m lucky to live in an area that only has to deal with snow. We also have a really good community. My grandparent’s neighbors went out and got them bread and milk when they were unable to leave their house (all their family including ourselves still couldn’t even get out of our houses, they luckily hit less severely than us).

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +4

      I appreciate your kind words and thank you for the support and watching!

    • @cassandrahenry
      @cassandrahenry Месяц назад +1

      @@JonathanPetramalagreat video, just a shame about the old hag laughing as if all the people that actually live there didn’t end up losing their homes smh

  • @rushmuzik
    @rushmuzik 3 месяца назад +174

    Seeing how grateful the people were and how much they appreciated the effort. I was choked up at the end

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +21

      It was so humbling to emerge back into the rest of the world, when we landed, and to immediately see the real impact our efforts had. So appreciated.

  • @GeorgeBonez
    @GeorgeBonez 2 месяца назад +114

    I lived thru hurricane Hugo in 1989 and it was one of the most devastating storms of my life. I live 5.5 hours away from the NC coast and this storm was still so powerful when it hit it was total devastation of everything. Brick homes just gone. Entire forests were turned to dirt fields. We didn’t have power or water for 8 weeks even though they were bringing in power crews from all over the US. Millions of farm animals, wild animals and pets just gone forever.
    It was the worst thing I’ve ever seen yet in a way the most fantastic demonstration of nature I’ve ever seen. It changed me.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +11

      I remember watching news reports about Hugo as a kid in Colorado. Massive eye

    • @mommom3172
      @mommom3172 Месяц назад +15

      Likewise. I was in 6th grade. We lived on John's Island, SC. We stayed inland 30 miles at a friend's home. It was a rough night. Weeks with no power. Days before we could get on the island. We moved to Florida that December. Now, I live in Fort Lauderdale, but the building codes here are designed to withstand these storms. Power lines are underground. I could never live in a frame built home again anywhere where a hurricane could make landfall.

    • @lindapelle8738
      @lindapelle8738 Месяц назад +2

      😢

    • @lindapelle8738
      @lindapelle8738 Месяц назад +3

      @@mommom3172I don’t blame you

    • @delatuned
      @delatuned Месяц назад

      Hugo in PR was still the worse yet.

  • @ryans413
    @ryans413 2 месяца назад +70

    Being able to make contact to tell family’s and loved ones your okay is huge.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +7

      Absolutely. Imagination goes to dark places if you don’t hear anything

  • @space9341
    @space9341 Месяц назад +91

    watching this while milton is going crazy outside as im typing this

    • @justbonez2209
      @justbonez2209 Месяц назад +14

      stay safe!

    • @israelgollin8089
      @israelgollin8089 Месяц назад +5

      How is it so far?

    • @katjamusiek40
      @katjamusiek40 Месяц назад +1

      You nees to repend and ask God of Isac Abraham and Jacob to protect you in this time... Remeber this is the enemy doing this not the Saviour of the world

    • @space9341
      @space9341 Месяц назад +1

      @@katjamusiek40 shut up bot 🤖

    • @TheHellRanger
      @TheHellRanger Месяц назад

      @@space9341 how is it going? Still going crazy?

  • @Jurornumber5
    @Jurornumber5 3 месяца назад +271

    I moved to South Florida in September '92, right after Hurricane Andrew, and I've had a sick, twisted infatuation for hurricanes. I have tracked every storm, every season and watched all of the footage associated. This was some of the best up close and personal experiences. Great drone coverage as well.🌪

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +18

      That is very kind of you, I am glad you enjoyed this up close and behind the scenes look

    • @judycoyne7818
      @judycoyne7818 3 месяца назад +3

      Had to be a very unsettling experience for both of you; glad you’re safe!

    • @Maven0666
      @Maven0666 3 месяца назад +4

      Study Mayo Florida in the last year. Two hurricanes and two tornadoes in one year.

    • @Not_The_FBI_1992
      @Not_The_FBI_1992 2 месяца назад +5

      I moved to Charleston, South Carolina from the Rocky Mountain West 5 years ago and I too have developed a twisted Infatuation with hurricanes.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +3

      @@Not_The_FBI_1992 it is definately not like something we experience out west in Colorado where I grew up

  • @henrik2117
    @henrik2117 Месяц назад +6

    Just wow! And those two ladies! They really know how to find the good energy and use humour to handle a situation like that. Stay safe everyone!

  • @cfishernb
    @cfishernb 2 месяца назад +30

    I don't think I've ever seen this channel but this was a recommended video and I'm glad I clicked. That was truly insane, both of you are truly insane... in a great way. Both of you have ice water in your veins. Calm, cool, collected. Getting out during the eye and telling people it's only halfway over. Connecting to the local government and to the world with starlink, helping people reach loved ones to tell them they're okay, helping to get expedited relief. It's all just unreal.
    I'm not a religious person but you said that you two picked this storm a couple days out before it was really anything. You picked a spot knowing the roof was an issue, when the roof went you were calm and nothing serious happened. You two and honestly, many of those people were blessed.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +5

      I am glad you found the channel! I really appreciate the kind words and for watching! Hope you keep following along!

  • @FindYourFree
    @FindYourFree 2 месяца назад +49

    i felt survivors remorse because i got off of PR 2 days before Maria hit. We had no idea it would be what it ended up being when we left and we had just gone through Irma. It was totally unexpected. Glad you all were there to support and show us what this beautiful little island had to endure.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +9

      María has left generational scars sadly, just like Beryl has in Carriacou. Glad we could at least make a difference in Carriacou. I appreciate you watching and the kind words

    • @FindYourFree
      @FindYourFree Месяц назад +2

      @@JonathanPetramala absolutely. we appreciate what you all did for them

  • @L.Lavender
    @L.Lavender 2 месяца назад +184

    Crazy to me that so many of these people weren’t aware of going through the eye and then having to deal with the other half of the storm after

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +38

      They just didn’t have the experience to pull from. They have been lucky to be isolated from storms like Beryl

    • @stuarthannig
      @stuarthannig Месяц назад +25

      My neighbor stayed behind for Hurricane Ian, and he only had SMS service, somehow amazingly. So he texted me to relay any information to him if they were finally done with the hurricane. Ian was a slow roller and took twice the time to pass as usual compared to other hurricanes. I had to give him the bad news, that he was in the eye and the worst was yet to come with the high tide, surge, and back half of the storm. All while night was starting to fall with no power. Being in the eye of a Cat 5 must be one heck of an experience. Unfortunately power and internet was out for weeks so I was never able to grab the footage from my Nest cameras.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +5

      @@stuarthannig That was not a fun one to stick around for either

    • @XannaXsays
      @XannaXsays Месяц назад +2

      Thank you for showing this!

    • @Demspeaks44
      @Demspeaks44 Месяц назад +1

      I had no clue either

  • @obsidianwing
    @obsidianwing 3 месяца назад +75

    Went through a Emotional Rollercoaster with you two. Thanks for sharing your experience of what happened on Carriacou. The World need to know what you have been through. When your Livestream went off , I was aware it will drop at any time. Non or less I was kinda shocked, when I learned what happened to your Room and the Roof later.
    All the efforts , the communication on the Frontline you both did a Job you proudly can say you been here at the right time time for the right Reasons.
    The Footage was so important to the People , getting the Word out knowing how it looks like. Its more a shame Media has forgotten about Carriacou.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +8

      I really appreciate it! I wanted to wait to make sure the people of the islands stories were highlighted first and foremost.

  • @shazc4459
    @shazc4459 3 месяца назад +38

    I'm so grateful to you both for all that you did in the first couple days, I had left Carriacou 2 weeks prior after looking after my sick grandmother to leave her behind in all what i saw coming was gut wrenching, but your videos & communication helped tremedously.
    To see people i know you were communicating with in your videos also to see the extent of damage that was caused as much as it was heart breaking it prepared me for what was to come. I went back a week after although it took 5 days before i knew my grandmother was ok but we lost our home, it's been agonising seeing my people displaced but they have life. They have a long way to go physcially & mentally but they will rise again.
    We Kyaks are very grateful & appreciative of the work you have done and continuing to highlighting Carriacou as we need as much help as possible the season is not over yet. Thank you

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +8

      I am really glad we were there, I truly believe it helped the recovery get a jump start but it was difficult to see such friendly people suffering through this. Thank you for watching and continuing to support us despite everything you are going through!

  • @Ryan.Dias619
    @Ryan.Dias619 3 месяца назад +72

    I am convinced that Jonathan and Brandon are the real world superheroes. Thank you!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +8

      Haha I don’t know about that but we try to do what we can to be givers and not takers

  • @Cathlem26
    @Cathlem26 3 месяца назад +49

    I'm french canadian, living in Quebec Province.... here we have rough winter, i just hate it when it's -30c or when we got blizzard and white out but believe me, next winter i will appreciate it and will be thankful to live somewhere where there is no hurricane.
    The destruction it have bring to this little island is awful, life had bring you there for a reason, you're not a idiot, you had a purpose for being there, you were the communication pole for a entire island, that's amazing!
    You are both great human being and you have replenished my faith in humans and all the goodness people can do.
    Sorry if my english is not perfect, take care and continue your amazing work, i'm sending a big virtual hug to you and all the people in Carriacou!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +11

      I really appreciate your kindness, we truly have a plan and purpose for this and I believe we truly were able to make a difference in the immediate emergency response. Each image in these situations matter. Your English is great too!

    • @nono86753
      @nono86753 3 месяца назад +5

      Salut voisine! Je suis de Québec aussi. Comme toi, je préfère également, et de loin, nos -30. 😊

  • @carolineduff-riddell8109
    @carolineduff-riddell8109 Месяц назад +20

    You may have regretted it but it gave a true indication of the horror of such storms

  • @zozzarogeorge6720
    @zozzarogeorge6720 Месяц назад +24

    BEST REPORTER EVER DURING A HURRICANE

  • @rebeccagutierrez1960
    @rebeccagutierrez1960 Месяц назад +11

    They did a good job masking their pain and fear with the laughter. I didn't during hurricane Maria. I cried. It was terrible here in Puerto Rico.

  • @d4rk0v3
    @d4rk0v3 Месяц назад +13

    Having such caring, friendly people to share that experience with right after was critical in processing what had happened and definitely brought great comfort to everyone. That was really good to see.

  • @mysticmoontree
    @mysticmoontree Месяц назад +32

    Its insane that the community wasn't more prepared for this. No generators or backup systems at all among other things. No emergency or government support. Glad you guys were there.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +27

      They just never have faced this before. They are just far enough south that hurricanes rarely run through there. It’s why yacht insurers force their clients to store their boats in Grenada during hurricane season.

    • @mysticmoontree
      @mysticmoontree Месяц назад +7

      @@JonathanPetramala I see. I guess I am just a more prepared person than most. Even living outside a hurricane area I still have a lot of survival resources just incase. There are also certain known ways you build in certain environments, just incase that once in a lifetime disaster happens that I feel modern societies have forgotten about. I hope they will recover. They seem like a kind people.

    • @MetrisGirl
      @MetrisGirl Месяц назад +5

      It's a tiny island...where dey getting all dat from??? But yes this Reporter is amazing.. sending love out to all in the path of Milton...❤❤

  • @28memco45
    @28memco45 Месяц назад +57

    I wish I could give this video TWO thumbs up.

    • @prplt
      @prplt Месяц назад

      well you can just make another account and like it from that account 🙄

    • @JuanRamos14z
      @JuanRamos14z Месяц назад

      @@prpltso funny 🫨

  • @nolls888
    @nolls888 2 месяца назад +15

    Amazing that you both chose to cover this. I cant imagine how much worse it would have been without you guys being a source of communication. Thank God you were there. I think you were guided there for this reason… To help people. ❤

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +2

      We are very glad we could help in the way we did and could

  • @elizabethhendriks9030
    @elizabethhendriks9030 Месяц назад +20

    I am in awe that you would film so others could understand the horror of living through such a storm. Everyone should have goggles and helmet it you don’t evacuate. I felt terror just watching boards with nails flying at you. Thank you for this to have perspective. You guys have nerves of steel.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +3

      I appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching!

  • @vancouverislandandthething3945
    @vancouverislandandthething3945 2 месяца назад +71

    InSANE! The pressure was so great, even though no roof left, they couldn't open the front to go to safety.
    Crazy!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +9

      Insane is the best way to describe these powerful hurricanes

    • @LadyBoru
      @LadyBoru Месяц назад +10

      My thought was it could have been a happy accident that saved their lives. It sounded rough, and the debris was still flying.

    • @vancouverislandandthething3945
      @vancouverislandandthething3945 Месяц назад +1

      @@LadyBoru think your thought was correct.

  • @markandrews6054
    @markandrews6054 3 месяца назад +35

    6FT 6 of me in tears after watching that - I must be going soft in my old age. You did good guys!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +2

      Thank you! I am sorry but not lol, in seriousness it means a lot to me that my stories can envoke emotions like this. Thank you for watching and sharing!

  • @debbiemorris6474
    @debbiemorris6474 2 месяца назад +15

    Without doubt this is one of the best storm chasing videos I have ever seen. It literally covers everything, every emotion... Hats off to you guys, thanks for sharing xxxx

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +2

      Wow, thank you! I appreciate the kind words and thank you for clicking on it!

  • @sirhissboi6100
    @sirhissboi6100 2 месяца назад +14

    The way the room looks with no ceiling makes it look like a set

  • @claudettecaesar4617
    @claudettecaesar4617 3 месяца назад +47

    I live in New York but I'm from Carriacou I thank you guys soon much... And again thanks

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +4

      I appreciate your continued support, and so many other Kayaks!

  • @Simmoster
    @Simmoster 3 месяца назад +22

    OMG. Those downed power lines... Very Brave. You helped to ease a lot of stress of family and friends of those who survived the storm. Some of the first footages I saw of Cariacaou were from your work and it created a quick response from across the region. Well done.

  • @mikok21ify
    @mikok21ify Месяц назад +19

    Wow. Bravery. This video deserves a world wide reward. This shows you what its actually like living if people wanna decide to stay home thinking its safer. Nahh . You can replaces houses but not humans. Think smart ppl.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +2

      Thank you that is very kind. And I agree, people need to see the potential of these storms so any bravado goes away. They are the most powerful force on our planet

    • @mikok21ify
      @mikok21ify Месяц назад +2

      ​@JonathanPetramala thank you 🙏 you literally risked your life. Hopefully this video can help save millions especially if people wanna live by the water

  • @1stJohn3.9-10
    @1stJohn3.9-10 Месяц назад +5

    At the very beginning of hurricane season in June of 2021, I moved from Dallas, Texas, to Theodore Alabama, which is south of Mobile. I only live there 5 months, because I went through 4 hurricanes and 1 major storm surge. I only drove off with what could fit in my car and now I've lived as a severe minimalist ever since, so that I'm always ready, to pick up and go the next time I see a storm headed my way!

  • @chantelllovett4335
    @chantelllovett4335 Месяц назад +4

    Las Vegas had a small tornado last year and I know the feeling of terror you're experiencing . I had no phone, I was all by myself in pitch black apartment inside and pitch black outside, trees were being tossed back and forth like paper. I thought a tree was going to fall on my apartment and trap me inside. I'm so glad you guys survived and my prayers go out to you all from all the damage and devastation. 🙏🙏🙏.

  • @judycoyne7818
    @judycoyne7818 3 месяца назад +20

    Bless you for helping these distressed islanders by assisting them with StarLink!! You should feel proud!!❤❤

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +2

      We are so glad to be able to really help...thank you!

  • @surfhealthy4272
    @surfhealthy4272 Месяц назад +3

    This hurricane footage is absolutely incredible. Best I have ever seen. I truly admire your courage for keeping that camera rolling. You deserve millions of views for this - you’ve earned it! I never imagined a Category 5 could bring this level of destruction. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Florida preparing for what’s to come tomorrow night. I pray that it's nothing like this. God bless everyone.. 🙏

  • @canica99
    @canica99 Месяц назад +8

    I remember when you were a reporter for baynews 9 here in Tampa and I enjoyed your reports. Glad I found you and I just saw your video on Cedar Key. Thanks for reporting the way it should and not the artificial way most stations do. Cheers.

  • @michellebeck8057
    @michellebeck8057 3 месяца назад +16

    Reminds me of my experience during Andrew in Miami. And experienced the eye wall with dead silence calm with the sound of hurricane plane flying above. Never underestimate the power of a hurricane.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +2

      It’s an amazing force of nature. Violence and peace, separated by minutes

  • @SKBenergy
    @SKBenergy 2 месяца назад +12

    WOW !! that is some of the most dramatic footage I have ever seen from a youtuber inside the heart of a cat 5 hurricane. Glad to see you guys are ok man, spectacular footage my friend....just awesome....not many people can say they were in the eye of the storm....I have been through many hurricanes on my island St. Kitts up North but most were pretty weak, only Gat 5 hurricane Georges in 1998 as I can remember as a young boy the eye passed directly over St. Kitts and Nevis and did a lot of damage. 2017's monster Hurricane Irma with winds which peaked at 180 mph (285 km/h) had a direct projected path over St. Kitts and Nevis....people were scared....I remember meteorologist said on TV may the lord be with us....I long with my family put sand bags on my roof....luckily for us at the last moment the storm shifted a bit with the eye passing directly over St. Maarten....as you know it was total destruction over there....the the damage we got was nothing compared to over there...with the eye passing just 60 miles north of St. Kitts. i sub and i will be watching more of your videos, I am a aviation spotter from St. Kitts and Nevis...take care guys :) !!!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +1

      I really appreciate the kind words and the support! Glad you found the channel!

  • @Rabbit505
    @Rabbit505 Месяц назад +14

    Bro this channel so underrated by far i hope you get more funding for everything you do

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +1

      I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and glad you found it!

  • @dianacharles9307
    @dianacharles9307 3 месяца назад +8

    Forever grateful🙏 It's crazy I looked at a video of Sandy island today and I just can't stop crying. I don't know if I'll ever get over the depth of sadness I feel . Thank you both for all you've done.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад

      I appreciate the kindness…we are glad to have been there

  • @colligancrafts660
    @colligancrafts660 3 месяца назад +18

    Thanks for all you did for those people. I watched the live stream until it died that day. Thank you again, and I am so glad you both are safe.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +3

      I appreciate you staying along with us and the support!

  • @ForeverLuckyLika
    @ForeverLuckyLika Месяц назад +5

    42:35 - the look the pilot gave lol … like bro you’re crazzzzzzy!!!! Glad y’al are safe.

  • @peggysmith5202
    @peggysmith5202 3 месяца назад +19

    Bless you both!! Seems the residents found hope with ya’ll being there!! As always - Thank you so very much!!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +1

      It was incredible to be able to really help and see what your efforts are accomplishing in near real time. Thank you for watching!

  • @PelicanGuy
    @PelicanGuy 2 месяца назад +17

    Y'all were doing the Lord's work with this video. I'm sure the locals are very grateful for y'all's work and help.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +3

      They have been so appreciative and kind, one of my favorite places on the planet bc of the people.

  • @AlexisRodriguez-we7yx
    @AlexisRodriguez-we7yx Месяц назад +2

    I've live in South Florida all my life and hurricanes are very scary. Thanks guys for your courage. The only thing that is missing from this video is the feeling of the pressure, making your ears pop. That is why they were having a hard time with the door. Also the sound is just like a freight train running thru the neighborhood. Wow now that I'm older I will pack up the truck and leave no way will I stay for another hurricane it's just too unpredictable. God bless you guys ❤❤

  • @MarlaPhelps-c6w
    @MarlaPhelps-c6w Месяц назад +3

    I'm an political activist for Veterans. My X husband Donn lives in big bend Florida. No power again. Helene was a good one. I live in San Diego's California. You guys are awesome. Watched all of it
    Love ya Marla❤

  • @JK_Clark
    @JK_Clark Месяц назад +2

    This was incredible filming, emotion, drama, effects, and so well edited and produced. I enjoyed it from start to finish, such a great YT video and so original, really enjoyable to watch and experience. Was a lot of fun and loved the suspense and camera shots. So good!

  • @tiffanyscariati4537
    @tiffanyscariati4537 Месяц назад +3

    Most amazing video of what it was like. And then the fact you had the star link and were literally able to be the communication hub for so many people. Amazing work.2 guys, cameras and a star link. Well done

  • @Oka-u4n
    @Oka-u4n Месяц назад +1

    I'm so happy you should the affects of these storms to people. I'm so happy that your safe keep up the work!

  • @mcancel1964
    @mcancel1964 Месяц назад +11

    This is by far the best live hurricane footage I have ever seen,it's gonna make a great documentary.

  • @missdiva421
    @missdiva421 3 месяца назад +6

    Thank you for all the footage of Hurricane Beryl, the information you supplied was invaluable and very much appreciated

  • @SisterSherryDoingStuff
    @SisterSherryDoingStuff 3 месяца назад +35

    Thank God for you two - mainstream has yet to report on this little island. Oh, and thanks to Starlink!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +5

      I appreciate you watching and your support too!

  • @pamjones3030
    @pamjones3030 3 месяца назад +8

    Thank you for doing what you do. I’m sure you helped more people than you know. I have watched your videos since finding your channel during the hurricane in the Bahamas. Keep up the great work, and stay safe!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +1

      I appreciate that, your support really means a lot!

  • @deathdrummer1019
    @deathdrummer1019 Месяц назад +4

    Im literally in hurricane milton as i watch this here in clearwater florida

  • @GFMgodfamilymusic
    @GFMgodfamilymusic Месяц назад +5

    20:01 when the clear spot of the eye showed up, and the people were out walking around, it made me think of the movie the perfect storm, when the guys seen the break into the blue skies and they thought it was gonna get better, but it came back worse.

  • @pjacobus100
    @pjacobus100 3 месяца назад +9

    You took us through this disaster in a unique way. Thank you for your dedication.

  • @Unswerving1234
    @Unswerving1234 2 месяца назад +4

    The storm footage is amazing, but the best part of the video was seeing you guys doing whatever you could to help people out in the aftermath. You are good men! /salute!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +3

      I appreciate it, there’s a lot I like about being independent, but one of the biggest things is I can be a person first, and not have to ask permission to do anything, just try and do the right thing.

    • @Unswerving1234
      @Unswerving1234 2 месяца назад +2

      @@JonathanPetramala Journalism is a mess th4ese days because there are not enough people like the two of you still in it. Keep doing the right thing! {8^)

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад

      @@Unswerving1234 Thank you! Hopefully we will be able to crack through soon

  • @jam_thagoat3283
    @jam_thagoat3283 Месяц назад +4

    Thanks u just helped me prep my mind for hurricane Milton God bless y'all everyone stays safe I'm in Tampa My name is Jameik . W hopefully we will survive this.

    • @missylynns8966
      @missylynns8966 Месяц назад +2

      Praying for you and all in the path ❤ 🙏🏼

  • @mikeprimm4077
    @mikeprimm4077 Месяц назад +2

    That's crazy, I'm sitting here waiting to get a direct hit by Milton tomorrow morning through evening, and I just happened to cross this video. Good work guys

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад

      Thank you, I hope it gives you an example of what to expect. Good luck with Milton! I will be in it

  • @lisacarden1309
    @lisacarden1309 3 месяца назад +11

    Great job helping everyone out!
    🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
    Always be careful of electrocution possibilities
    🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +2

      Yes thank you, always something I am looking for

  • @vannesthardware4268
    @vannesthardware4268 Месяц назад +2

    Wow, Johnathan
    You captured The eye which was amazing ! And those ladies had moxie and were well grounded not to panic. Brave stuff dude.

  • @chrissignal8857
    @chrissignal8857 3 месяца назад +17

    Ian sat over us for 7 hours as it slowly made landfall. We fought like hell to remove the rainwater pouring in from the doors, windows and down light fixtures. It sounded like a freight train.

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 Месяц назад +1

    Milton is bearing down on us. This was good to watch. Cut down on my anxiety.

  • @mrs.vhorton8045
    @mrs.vhorton8045 Месяц назад +4

    Beryl was hard for us here in Houston. We aren’t really used to storms like that and it came so unexpected when it shifted instead of going to Mexico it came straight for us. We are still recovering. But I definitely understand the great feeling of having someone there with you to talk about it. It’s a very very intense scary situation and although we only got a category one, it felt like a category four and it was one of the most terrifying things I ever been through.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +1

      These storms are no joke. Beryl was a strengthening Cat 1 in Texas so it absolutely felt stronger and caused an immense amount of damage. Harvey was a tropical storm by the time it reached Houston so it’s been a while since the area has had such a wind storm

  • @christopherg6335
    @christopherg6335 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you both for being there. You saved the island and allowed them a form of communication bless you both!

  • @Yearofthetiger24026
    @Yearofthetiger24026 3 месяца назад +12

    So many emotions watching this video. I did not realise how much you would both be helping with the first communications out. Good to see a bit of Brandon too. I can see why you are a team. I need to go put the kettle on after all of the emotions that came up watching what you and the people of the island had to go through.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +4

      It was hard for me to start working on this bc of the adrenaline I started to feel, and the fluttering in my heart when I heard and saw what we went through. But it actually helped me, to understand and calm down and not have the anxiety. But this is an important documentary in my eyes, because I always want people to understand the reality and truth of these storms so they can make decisions about their safety and their family when the disaster comes for them. Thank you for watching and sharing!

    • @Yearofthetiger24026
      @Yearofthetiger24026 3 месяца назад +2

      @@JonathanPetramala That must have been hard, starting to watch the situation you were in, glad it helped you process it in some way. I could see how wide-eyed Brandon was in the closet. You both looked emotionallly drained when you were on the aeroplane. I hope you both recognise how much difference you made to all of those people able to reassure their friends and family that they are alive. As well as the vital communication to officials, so that thay could begin flying in resources. Like, I think Brandon said, it is amazing what just 2 people can do. (Not word perfect, I know) It was great to see the people's reaction to seeing you in Grenada too. I'm sure you guys will be talked about for many years in Carriacou!

    • @obsidianwing
      @obsidianwing 3 месяца назад

      ​@@JonathanPetramala Its decompressing and coping with a traumatic experience, when you able to rewatch things at some point without having these feelings you know you have overcome the overwhelming impact. I noticed this , when I was watching a very emotionally draining Tornado Live Chase , seeing the violent Tornado in Matador ,Tx went through the Town and knowing I cant do anything. Took me around 2 Weeks, to get over these emotions. Half a Year later , there was no bad emotion left I was able to watch it rational. In the Past its was even more overwhelming ,dealing with Days like Canton,tx or Dallas ,Rowlett seen both live on streams. Both Days came so unexpectedly I was not prepared for it. Over the Years I got used to seeing bad Tornados happen, I learned to deal with this differently. But these are events in the Chaser World, we all have to deal with and its hard to Cope with. The lost of Chaser Friends by Accidents , Leaving this World or being affected as person who cares for a affected person. Today I know about this mental effects on us and what it makes with me sometimes. But most of the Time I have learned to shut myself off from it to stay rational. But Carriacou was affecting me a bit too. Your Dramatic Experiences was nothing short of overwhelming , took me also some Days to Cope with. But I was sitting at home , I could get myself out of the Situation by turning of Social Media.
      Having some Nightmares and Flashback and emotional reactions or a few Days to Weeks is normal, it a Problem when its not going away. Its great you and Brandon are great Buds nobody could deal with this alone
      Stormchasing teached me dealing differently with my fears, some are legit and it ok having them. Other fears are just build up somewhere from people who told me all the time I cant do certain things and my World would fall apart. But I have become more brave over the Years. And the feeling overcome a fear and fining out it was never this bad or not even worth the worry is unbelievable. I have no longer fear a of Thunderstorms I freaking love them, but I will always have a dam respect of Lightning. I had a too close to comfort encounter over my head from a CC. And getting chased by a Thunderstorm to the Car was enough Adrenaline for Days. Since this Day I'm a bit more worried of Lightning in hearing range

  • @gwilos
    @gwilos Месяц назад

    Thank you both for what you have done for the Government and people of the small Caribbean island of Carriacou, which was devastated by Hurricane Beryl. I watched some of the videos you put out the day of, and the following day. This one has some scenes that are new to me. You are just two awesome guys.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  Месяц назад +1

      I appreciate you. Thank you for watching and supporting us!

  • @simondewitt7161
    @simondewitt7161 Месяц назад +4

    Videos like this should come alongside US hurricane evacuation orders.

  • @junebrilly5302
    @junebrilly5302 Месяц назад

    Extraordinary in every way...Im crying too for those you helped contact family. You two are AWESOME. im blown away by your tech work to connect people. Im blown away by your courage, honesty and humanity❤

  • @codegame027
    @codegame027 3 месяца назад +14

    I did comment in that video you posted the night before it came through that this might not have been the smartest thing you've ever done though. I will still say I appreciate and admire your journalism and story telling.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +5

      I think I remember lol! But I honestly believe this is why we do this, we can truly make a difference with our skills, logistics and storytelling and I think this shows that. Of course it’s dangerous and not easy, but not many things in life that are worth it are usually easy. Thank you for watching and sharing!

  • @AbCdEfMfG
    @AbCdEfMfG Месяц назад

    I just want to say that Iam so very, extremely grateful for your courage to show the world the impact of a category 5. This video has most definitely saved lives and I pray it does in Milton too. Im so glad youre all safe. May the Lord continue to protect you❤

  • @XanderBudnick
    @XanderBudnick Месяц назад +4

    What a ride! well documented! thanks for sharing!

  • @robbielynmccrary872
    @robbielynmccrary872 2 месяца назад +6

    Wow! I felt like I was there with you Jonathan. Better than the twisters movie. Great footage and editing. Great story relating.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and the kind words!

  • @sanlen1944
    @sanlen1944 3 месяца назад +5

    Thanks for sharing your videos and what yall experienced , Yall were like heroes for the people there , just having equipment to inform others and a way for the survivors of the storm to contact their love ones to tell them they were ok . Thanks for what yall both do , Angels in the Storms . God Bless .

  • @keepraving8185
    @keepraving8185 2 месяца назад +20

    i clicked on the video. 0ne second later: it`s me! a flying roof! :D

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  2 месяца назад +9

      Didn’t want to waste anyone’s time or be accused of clickbait lol

  • @David-uz9qw
    @David-uz9qw Месяц назад +4

    It is amazing how starlink has revolutionized rapid disaster comunication. We use them up in the remote areas of canada, it has really changed how we work

  • @RovingTroll
    @RovingTroll Месяц назад +2

    I was a kid in boca raton/port st lucie durong the 05/06 hurricane seasons. At one point we got hit by a cat 3 or 4 and we got the stadium. I remember being blown away at how beautiful and violent nature could be and as fucked up as it is I've loved every hurricane I've lived through. As an adult I don't evacuate anymore, because i know others can't, and I've experienced this so many times i know how to shelter and help the people around me who sometimes have never experienced a hurricane. I stockpile water in the lead up and i maintain a stuffed pantry of canned goods, rice that sort of shit, and several i buy several bags of charcoal before the storm. Just being able to clear paths and navigate flood zones is incredibly important in the hours and days after the storm. Weathering the storm is almost the easy part compared to the aftermath crisis

  • @virginiavilas
    @virginiavilas 3 месяца назад +12

    You boys are HEROS. THANK YOU, STARLINK!!! -V

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +2

      Thank you!

    • @grayrabbit2211
      @grayrabbit2211 3 месяца назад +1

      Starlink was a huge help in Florida after Hurricane Ian too. Landline/cable internet was out. Cell phones were spotty but you could usually get a message or quick call done.

  • @yvonnejoseph534
    @yvonnejoseph534 3 месяца назад +5

    You both are God sent. Before the hurricane, during the hurricane, and after the hurricane. Thanks you for being good Samaritans, and for still keeping us updated. I enjoyed watching all of your videos.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +1

      I appreciate your kind words and your continued support for us too! Thank you!

  • @bestofmylovewhoahwhoah3239
    @bestofmylovewhoahwhoah3239 3 месяца назад +7

    I heard if you open opposing doors and windows during a hurricane it releases the pressure and prevents the roof from lifting. Maybe not guaranteed, but worth a shot. I am grateful you all are okay and many lives were spared. Keep looking up Carriacou, Mighty Yah has got you and will carry you through this. Yah bless you both abundantly also for your support during this. 🙏🏽🕊☝🏽

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +9

      That is actually a bad thing…it’s a myth. Opening windows can allow powerful winds and rain to enter your home, increasing the risk of damage. The best way to protect your home is to keep all windows and doors securely closed and to ensure that your roof is properly reinforced and anchored before a storm. I hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching!

    • @bestofmylovewhoahwhoah3239
      @bestofmylovewhoahwhoah3239 3 месяца назад +4

      @@JonathanPetramala oh really. I honestly have no idea. Thanks for responding and clarifying. I thought so about debris coming in as well. Storm safety education will need to increase in these regions I hope.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +4

      @@bestofmylovewhoahwhoah3239 Unfortunately a lot of myths persist...for instance in latin american countries many homes and businesses tape their windows, thinking it will help, it actually could create more dangerous shards of glass when the windows are broken. The only protection is plywood or better, storm shutters

  • @rickybailey7123
    @rickybailey7123 Месяц назад +1

    Thats so cool that yall helped them out so much yall can't be thanked enough the people there were in shock, but I know they all really appreciate y'all more than you can explain !!

  • @serenoa100
    @serenoa100 3 месяца назад +6

    Thank you for sharing your horrific experience of a cat 5 hurricane. Living is SE Florida it's something we have to be prepared for. Hopefully one doesn't come here again. (Andrew) Glad you are safe!

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +3

      Thank you! We have been very lucky (for the most part) in Florida, if you look back to the 1930s it was a wild decade for south Florida. I am concerned about construction of big sky scrapers and a major hurricane.

  • @soporteglobaltecsa1953
    @soporteglobaltecsa1953 Месяц назад +1

    Not even those at Discovery Channel dared to do so. This video made me understand that the worst thing is not the beginning of the hurricane but the end, if I'm not mistaken the winds change direction and whatever is left loose it ends up destroying it.

  • @ThankYouPageMagic
    @ThankYouPageMagic 3 месяца назад +4

    Amazing story. Bless you so much for your support for these people in need!

  • @Pinkheartbwell
    @Pinkheartbwell Месяц назад

    More than anything, glad you guys made it thru ok and were able to share this crazy experience with us.

  • @demipatterson2273
    @demipatterson2273 Месяц назад +4

    You guys are amazing! Thank you for everything youve done instantly followed

  • @buzz5969
    @buzz5969 Месяц назад +5

    Ive survived numerous Typhoons, we are in Typhoon alley and get at least one a year, some years multiple ones, out of all, Two of them was CAT5s! No island power for 8 weeks. You will learn to prep for the worst and hope for the best.

  • @NoOnesHome2025
    @NoOnesHome2025 Месяц назад +4

    I saw a video of a guy who was rachet strapping his roof down - now it makes sense.

    • @jenniferruth812
      @jenniferruth812 Месяц назад

      I saw that too. Do you know how that house is now?

    • @anoviejo7908
      @anoviejo7908 Месяц назад

      Made it perfectly. The man is from Puerto Rico, and having dealt with Maria, yeah after that we'll try anything!!!

  • @NotABot88
    @NotABot88 Месяц назад +1

    I absolutely love hurricanes!!! This is great footage. I learned some stuff from your experience, and when I have to use that knowledge in a future hurricane here, I'll think of your video. Yall were blessed that a roof from a different house didn't take half of that house out.

  • @jacquelmichel4396
    @jacquelmichel4396 3 месяца назад +5

    This is pretty scary. This is like a movie but real life. You both are so brave. My heart is beating 100 miles an hour. Like I am right there.

    • @JonathanPetramala
      @JonathanPetramala  3 месяца назад +2

      My heart would race with it too…the memories were fresh…but it actually helped me to put this together

  • @MidnightGamers7
    @MidnightGamers7 Месяц назад +2

    I’m coming from an Island that suffers many hurricanes, PR 🇵🇷. I could said one of the best spot to hide is the bathroom bc usually they made of concrete & make sure you cover your head. Be safe out there, Mother Nature don’t play games, blessings 🤍

  • @sarasweightlossjourney1432
    @sarasweightlossjourney1432 Месяц назад +3

    By the grace of God we made it through hurricane Helene last night. We lost electric and a window and an awning. And today we helped a few people that lost their roofs. Picking up insulation in parts throughout the park... By the grace of God we live through it and we pray for the people that got hit directly