SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - An Ozarks couple on their annual vacation to Jamaica find themselves stranded at a Sandals Resort as a major hurricane approaches the island.

Christa McNett and her husband, Niles, had planned their vacation to Jamaica long in advance, but Hurricane Melissa was not part of their itinerary.

As soon as the hurricane formed and targeted the island, the McNetts began searching for flights home.

“We actually have been trying to get on a flight since Thursday. Everything’s canceled. You couldn’t even get a flight to Canada, like just to get off,” Christa said.

With airports closed, the McNetts and 46 other couples at the resort participated in outdoor activities Monday morning before moving inside for shelter. The McNetts said Sandals has been proactive in moving gue

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