Photos: Surrounded by water, small NC community had to wait until rescue could safely travel
By Robert Willett,
2 days ago
Pensacola, North Carolina, a remote community in Pisgah National Forest, found itself surrounded by water during Helene.
With Cattail Creek running down the mountainside and the Cane River rising and overflowing, the town of about 500 people found itself salvaging what remained behind.
Rescue and recovery in the town, about 22 miles from Asheville, began when it was safe. There’s only one direct connection — Pensacola Road — so residents had to wait until trucks could make their way through.
Here are photos from the town on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
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