Wade and Marilyn Fitzpatrick are two of 24 missionaries from Alberta-based Haiti Arise who were flown out of Port-au-Prince late Saturday. “If you got close enough to witness it, you’re in quite a bit of trouble,” Wade Fitzpatrick said. But Wade Fitzpatrick said this setback feels different because it’s man-made. The Canadians trapped in Haiti have included missionaries, medical personnel, tourists and students. Many have been slowly making their way to the airport via helicopter or, in some cases, dangerous road journeys.

Source: National Post February 17, 2019 17:37 UTC