[texasredtop]

The problem with Crystal Beach/Gilchrist/High Island is that the ferry was shut down Friday and the only way in/out was the coastal highway. It’s a very narrow two lane road that is often washed away in hurricanes. From Port Bolivar to High Island (where the road turns north to go to Winnie) is about 25-30 miles. Between Gilchrist and High Island the highway is very close to the beach. If the water was already coming up, that was the only escape route and the road may have already been impassable. There would be no way to get out from the area because the surge came in a lot earlier than the hurricane.

With currents that strong, I don’t think many can wade through 30 miles.

Those people are private people and the media is not to be trusted :-)

[CindyDawg]

Private people are usually not whiners and tend to be resourceful. I'm still hoping and praying until we know otherwise.

[STARWISE]

MUST READ! Two unbelievable survival stories ... and I think they waded. Are they ever brave and very blessed. They're Praise God tales for sure.

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Gilchrist group (more than 20 people) stuck together to survive Ike

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Other absolutely amazing story link ~~ CANNOT be posted here

Have to just marvel in awe.