Bahamas narrowly escapes the worst of Hurricane Irma

The Bahamas had a close call but ultimately escaped the worst of Hurricane Irma’s destructive wrath, with no casualties or major infrastructure damages yet reported Friday. The storm passed through the southeast islands including Mayagua, Inagua, Crooked Island Acklins, Long Cay and Ragged Islands, on Thursday and Friday. While major buildings withstood the winds, reports indicated…