I remember this one very well, Hurricane David hit the south coast of the DR Aug 31, 1979. Our son was an infant, and we had just returned from DR. The story that sticks with me to this day happened near our house. Many of the homes there have aluzinc roofs, and are wooden, even today. Flimsy. Back then it was much worse. Many, many Dominicans abandoned their houses to congregate in the church, where they felt much safer. One man had to urinate, and he stepped outside into the storm to do so - and while he was doing his business the church ceiling collapsed, and I believe everyone inside was killed. He was the only survivor.
This video was released on YouTube this week: Before, During & After Hurricane David:
[video=youtube;jBVN1k97zsE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBVN1k97zsE[/video]
This video was released on YouTube this week: Before, During & After Hurricane David:
[video=youtube;jBVN1k97zsE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBVN1k97zsE[/video]