Because Hurricane Michelle was weakened and moving rapidly as it moved through the Bahamas, no deaths or damage were reported.
The extratropical storm previously absorbed Hurricane Michelle, and was moving quickly northeastward.
For months thereafter, the yellow-tagged turtles from the farm were spotted around the island for following Hurricane Michelle.
Hurricane Michelle was one of only four category 4 hurricanes in November.
Hurricane Michelle was also the strongest hurricane of 2001.
Hurricane Michelle left $2 billion in damage and killed about 17 people.
It was the second strongest storm of the season behind Hurricane Michelle.
In November 2001, the entire island was covered by storm surge in Hurricane Michelle.
Hurricane Michelle hits Cuba, destroying crops and thousands of homes.
More than 200 Haitians feared drowned by Hurricane Michelle in November.
