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Illinois MABAS swift water rescue teams aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts

By Ethan Illers,

6 hours ago

CHICAGO – Illinois MABAS swift water flood search and rescue teams are on the ground, providing much needed help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Charles Gros from Task Force One joined WGN News at 6 p.m. live from Asheville, North Carolina, having just returned from a search operation.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGN-TV.

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Thank you to all rescue teams. Americans help their neighbors near & far

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