Flooding, destruction in the Bahamas as Hurricane Dorian slams the islands

Images and video being shared across social media give an up-close look at the devastation Hurricane Dorian is causing in the Bahamas.

Video shows flood waters filling nearly the entire first floor of a building in Freeport.

Dramatic video shows a group of people swimming through raging floodwater in the Bahamas as Hurricane Dorian slammed the island.

A video shows storm surge lapping up against the windows of Bahamas Minister for Agriculture Michael Pintard's home.

In a video from Marsh Harbour, a man can be heard saying  "We need help, everything down," as he surveys the damage from Hurricane Dorian.

In one video, you can hear a woman asking for prayers as she appears to be surrounded by water in the Abaco Islands.

Another video shows the damages inside a housing complex. The roof appears to be completely blown off, and furniture is displaced throughout the complex.

In another video, someone can be seen filming from inside their home as heavy winds blow just outside.

Another video shared by chef José Andrés shows him attempting to speak to the camera 80 miles away from the storm. His voice is seemingly muffled by the strong winds and conditions as the rain falls.

Another video shows someone filming as they walk through the damages in a residential area.

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