British businessman Richard Branson has released pictures showing the devastation left behind by Hurricane Irma on his private island, Necker Island—before announcing plans to aid in the recovery of Caribbean islands. The 67-year-old owner of Virgin Atlantic airlines revealed the pictures on his personal blog and Twitter – showing his devastated luxurious island. Branson survived the worst of Hurricane Irma by hunkering down in his wine cellar. Our thoughts are with all the people and regions hit by Hurricane Irma, and all those in the US communities currently facing the storm. “What makes the Virgin Islands unique is its isolated location – every island has been devastated, so there is no support to come from nearby.

Source: Fox News September 11, 2017 04:30 UTC