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An Exclusive interview with a friend from Destin, Florida The news dominating world headlines for the last few days has been that of Hurricane Katrina which has prompted a massive evacuation. The storm with powerful winds and intense rain has left more than 50 people dead. This Hurricane is been called one of the strongest to have hit the US Gulf Coast. I was able to catch up with one of my very close friends residing in Destin, Florida. He is more of a brother to me than a friend. I was able to spend a few minutes with him asking about how Hurricane Katrina has affected his life. Below is the interview. He does not wish to be named. Before the interview officially began, one of the things he mentioned about the Hurricane was:

"catastrophic!"

XSYKO BLOG >> Tell us about Hurricane Katrina. How would you describe it? Friend from Destin >> Hmm..mother nature at her best, or rather worst should i say! it would have been as bad, if not worse than our Tsunami [26th Dec 2004] if they hadnt seen it coming! Two of my friends just lost their homes. XSYKO BLOG >> How has the hurricane affected you and your normal way of life? Friend from Destin >> You just feel for people you know, dont have to be your own, but, husbands lookin for wives and kids looking for their parents.. It's just awful, realy being here doesnt help. Everything's changed for the moment.. The whole atmosphere, its just sad. XSYKO BLOG >> Any risk of the hurricane heading that direction? Friend from Destin >> Nah, just felt a little of the after effects and all that, you know, heavy rain and winds.. But we were safe, was heading right towards us 2 days ago though, selfish thing to say, but I am glad it didnt come this way, no way my housing could withstand that!! I would have lost everything, assuming I wouldn't have lost my life! XSYKO BLOG >> So your not in the critical region then. Tell us a bit about where you reside. Friend from Destin >> Destin, about a 4 hour drive to New Orleans, which was the worst hit. But all our beaches are no more. Was just scary and unbelievable to see. Amazing, in a very scary sense. XSYKO BLOG >> What has the state asked of the people to do at this time? Friend from Destin >> Mandatory evacuation. We were just on the watch list. They were contemplating, but as the hurricane was moving away from us, we didnt have to. XSYKO BLOG >> Lastly, what would be your message to the people affected in the hurricane and their families if you had a chance to say anything to them? Friend from Destin >> What can you say that will make a person who has lost his family feel better? All I can do is kind of be there you know, everyone is shocked, just one of those things only time can heal. Some of the things he mentioned after the interview:

"the sea was soo rough... was fascinating! like 12 foot waves"

"we got the best beaches in the US and they are very nice! well.. i could officialy say, they use to be. lots of sand washed away!"

I would like extend my thanks to my friend/brother in Destin for giving us a more personalised view of the event that has left the people of America and the world in shock. I would also like to pass my deepest condolences to the families affected in the Hurricane. May God be with you all and may He give you strength. My prayers will be with everyone. This is Keith for XSYKO Blog. More more information regarding the new item and its developments, please visit: BBC World News LINKS BBC World News - 'Dozens killed' in US hurricane BBC World News - Hurricane Katrina In Pictures

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