NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in Jamaica, leading to extensive damage and urgent rescue efforts. A conviction in the Sonia Massey murder case raises questions about justice and family impact. Newly released bodycam footage from a Virginia school shooting reveals dramatic moments. Meanwhile, a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping focuses on trade issues and fentanyl, while a Chinese fentanyl factory raises concerns about U.S. safety. In lighter news, a successful dog rescue off a cliff captures hearts.
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Melissa's Catastrophic Impact In Jamaica
- Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful storm to ever hit Jamaica and caused catastrophic, widespread structural damage across towns and resorts.
- The storm knocked out power to roughly 77% of the island and left many areas inaccessible, complicating rescue and relief efforts.
Reporter Describes Devastation In Santa Cruz
- George Solis described traveling into Santa Cruz and finding roads blocked, debris everywhere, and residents helping with cleanup efforts.
- A stranded hotel guest, David Walkins, said they were in survival mode while tourists scrambled to find ways out.
Infrastructure Collapse Hampered Evacuations
- Melissa's landfall caused severe infrastructure failures including flooded police stations and airport terminals with roofs torn off.
- These failures stranded tourists and disrupted evacuation and relief logistics across Montego Bay and other regions.