Transcript for Hundreds of American students remain stranded on the island of Dominica

Hundreds of American medical students who are still stranded on the island of Dominica. A full eight days after the hurricane hit. ABC's Ian Pannell with them, as they try to get out, and the U.S. Million tear, backed by special forces, is now sweeping that island tonight. Reporter: Tonight, the race to rescue hundreds of American students stranded on this caribbean island ravaged by hurricane MARIA. Some have been stranded for over a week, as the island's residents face dire conditions. The destruction on the island is shocking. In parts, buildings have just been completely blown away. People are short of food, they're short of electricity. Have your numbers out. Reporter: And international team working to evacuate students from Dominica with incredible stories of survival. One girl, her entire house went out and she was just holding onto the floorboards, like, for the entire Storment. I saw her face at, like, 2:30 in the morning, her face was just red from the wind. Not from crying, just from the wind in her face. After this we're brothers, not friends. You don't go through catastrophe and not have family afterwards. Hi mom! Reporter: And tonight, all those students now on their way home and to safety. So, all students off the island, but that doesn't mean all Americans rescued. U.S. Special forces, together with the military, are scouring the island. But don't forget those who call this home. They have no escape plan. David? Ian Pannell with us tonight.

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