Birmingham family returns home after hurricane strands them in Jamaica

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A Birmingham family returned home Saturday evening after being stranded in Jamaica for more than a week due to Hurricane Melissa.

The emotional reunion took place at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with flowers, balloons and hugs as family members welcomed the travelers home.

The family had planned their Jamaican vacation to celebrate a birthday but found themselves stuck at their resort when flights were cancelled due to an incoming hurricane…

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