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    Photos: Search for victims of ‘apocalyptic’ flooding in NC continues with many still cut off from help

    By Scott Sharpe,

    1 days ago

    Across North Carolina, many residents are impacted by the devastation left by Tropical Storm Helene, a disaster that has left thousands without power, safe roads, cell phone service or potable water. At least 11 people are dead as of Sunday and shelters are opening across the state.

    See photos from the aftermath below.

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    A search and rescue team out of Atlantic Beach, N.C. examines a van swept into the river in Swannanoa, N.C. by flooding from Helene. They were assisting in the community, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Travis Long/tlong@newsobserver.com
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    Two people and a dog are escorted to a rescue boat in Chimney Rock, N.C. on Sunday, September 29, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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    Two people and a dog are escorted to a rescue boat in Chimney Rock, N.C. on Sunday, September 29, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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    in Lake Lure, N.C. on Saturday, September 28, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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    Two people and a dog are escorted to a rescue boat in Chimney Rock, N.C. on Sunday, September 29, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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    People examine some of the extensive damage caused by flooding from Helene along the Swannanoa River in Swannanoa, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Travis Long/tlong@newsobserver.com
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    in Lake Lure, N.C. on Saturday, September 28, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

    ‘Apocalyptic’ damage: Helene kills at least 30 in Western NC, severs power, water, roads

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