Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20170912:23:32:00
Week one of the jewels of the caribbean, now a paradise lost. not a day went by, she says, without us thinking that we were very lucky to live on this idyllic island. today, it is just complete chaos. six days after irma pummeled st. martin, officials say more than 90% of the buildings on the island are damaged or destroyed. food and water are still scarce. power remains out for most. thousands of tourists were stranded for days. >> it was horrifying. absolutely horrifying. never been that scared in my life. >> the desperation has led to looting and violence, with reports not yet confirmed by ...