Author Mitch Albom and several other Americans, including volunteers from the orphanage he runs in Haiti, were rescued by a mission led by U.S. Congressman Cory Mills amid violent upheaval in the country. Albom, known for "Tuesdays With Morrie," had been sheltering in place since a state of emergency was declared in Haiti. The rescue comes as the nation faces its worst political upheavals in years, leaving behind a humanitarian crisis.
Author Mitch Albom and nine others, including his wife and volunteers for Have Faith Haiti, were airlifted out of Haiti by U.S. Congressman Cory Mills and Rep. Lisa C. McClain amid the country's escalating violence and political turmoil. The evacuation came after armed gangs attacked an international airport, making it difficult to leave the country. Albom, who runs an orphanage in Haiti, said leaving the children at the orphanage was "horribly difficult" and expressed a desire to return as soon as possible.
Bestselling author Mitch Albom and a group of volunteers, including his wife, had to escape Haiti on a helicopter in the midst of chaos and violence after being trapped due to the nation's turmoil. The group, stranded in Port-au-Prince, managed to flee to the Dominican Republic with the help of a private helicopter arranged by two congressional members. Albom described the harrowing experience and emphasized the ongoing struggles faced by Haitians, calling for more assistance from the United States. Despite the ordeal, he expressed a commitment to return to Haiti once the situation stabilizes.
