The ongoing quest for identified casualties and still-missing individuals following Hurricane Helena persists.
Despite the week that's passed since Hurricane "Helene" brutally hit the USA, numerous victims and missing persons still haven't been located. Emergency teams and volunteers are persevering, navigating their way through partly obliterated roads, overturned power lines, and mudslides, aiming to reach secluded territories. As of Friday, the unfortunate tally stands at 215 confirmed deaths, earning "Helene" the title of the deadliest hurricane to ravage the American mainland since "Katrina" in 2005. Countless others are presumed missing, or their whereabouts remain a mystery.
In Buncombe County, North Carolina, 72 fatalities had been identified by Thursday evening, local time, as per Sheriff Quentin Miller. To those left unattended, he conveyed a message of endurance: "We understand these are trying times, but hold tight, we're coming for you."
The tempest touched down in Florida over a week ago, carving a trail of destruction through Georgia and both South and North Carolina. In numerous locations, communication and power systems are still malfunctioning, exacerbating the search and rescue endeavors.
Despite the relentless efforts of rescue teams, many areas affected by Hurricane "Helene" remain inaccessible due to the extensive damage. The storm has left an indelible mark on Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, with the death toll continuing to climb.
