North Carolina flooding, deaths confirmed: Helene aftermath & recovery in Asheville

Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a release that rescue and recovery operations are continuing to take place in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. “The catastrophic devastation to Western North Carolina is like nothing we have ever seen. Emergency responders are working around the clock coordinating rescues and getting resources to help people with their immediate needs as they work to save lives,“ Gov. Cooper said via the release. Gov. Cooper said that as of 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, a confirmed 10 North Carolina residents have lost their lives due to Hurricane Helene. Since Thursday, Sept. 26, swift water and helicopter rescue crews have rescued over 200 people. _______________ Follow WLOS on social media: WLOS ABC 13 News on Facebook: WLOS ABC 13 News on Twitter: WLOS ABC 13 News on Instagram: Subscribe to WLOS on YouTube: