PLYMOUTH, Wis. — A Plymouth Boy Scout troop stranded in the Virgin Islands by Hurricane Erin has returned home safely, thanks to thousands of dollars in community donations that covered unexpected expenses during their extended stay.

Ten members of Boy Scout Troop 851 traveled to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands to expand their learning about sailing when Hurricane Erin developed into a Category 5 storm, grounding all flights and stranding the group on the island.

“For the two and a half days that the boys were a part of it, it was spectacular,” said Ryan Schroeder, troop leader.

Charles Kilian Jr., father of two scouts, said he initially wasn't concerned about the trip.

“I didn't think anything was going on, and then I heard on the news that a hurricane was brewing off the coast of Af

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