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Mayreau and Union. The tremendous devastation of Hurricane Beryl
May 2, 2025 · 17 min · 794 views · Mayreau
What this video covers
Mayreau and Union Island in the Grenadines show extensive structural damage and vegetation loss following the Category 5 impact of Hurricane Beryl.0:15 On Mayreau, residents are actively rebuilding homes and the local church, which served as a shelter for 27 people during the storm.2:00 The island remains sparsely populated, with many roofs under repair.4:11 Nearby Union Island suffered more severe destruction, leaving the landscape largely stripped of trees.4:55 Despite the damage, the crew anchors in Chatham Bay on the leeward side of Union Island, describing it as a highly protected anchorage with 5 meters of sand holding.15:22 The bay offers clear turquoise water, sea turtles, and rays, though the surrounding terrain remains scarred by fallen trees and ongoing debris clearing.6:58 Local infrastructure, including roads and housing, is undergoing significant rehabilitation.14:06
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