16-person NY swift-water rescue team aids Hurricane Helene recovery in NC, conducting rescues and evacuations amid infrastructure damage.

A team of 16 swift-water rescue personnel from New York has returned home after a two-week mission in Yancey County, North Carolina, aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene. They conducted rescues and evacuations for those unable to call for help due to extensive infrastructure damage that disrupted cell service, electricity, and water. Access to mountainous areas remains challenging, with ongoing support from the U.S. Army and National Guard.

October 11, 2024
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