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Boxer Troy Williamson's Family Safe After Hurricane Melissa

12/16/2025

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Troy Williamson, a British boxer, faced anxiety contacting his Jamaican family after Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025, a Category Five storm.
The storm killed 28 people and affected about 1.5 million.
The storm destroyed his father’s home and the family-run G's Cool Spot.
After four days of uncertainty, Williamson learned his family was safe but had lost their home and business.
Lenders pledged $6.7 billion to aid recovery.

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Story summary

Troy Williamson, a British boxer, faced anxiety contacting his Jamaican family after Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025, a Category Five storm.
The storm killed 28 people and affected about 1.5 million.
The storm destroyed his father’s home and the family-run G's Cool Spot.
After four days of uncertainty, Williamson learned his family was safe but had lost their home and business.
Lenders pledged $6.7 billion to aid recovery.