Elderly couple and grandson drown in Hurricane Helene floodwaters in Asheville, NC; daughter survives.

During Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, an elderly couple and their seven-year-old grandson tragically drowned after being swept away by floodwaters while waiting for rescue on their roof. The couple's daughter, Megan, survived after being trapped for hours and is currently recovering in intensive care. The storm caused widespread destruction across North Carolina, leading to numerous fatalities and ongoing rescue efforts for those still missing.