Hurricane Helene Triggers Massive Rescue Operations Across Southern US

Rescue teams save hundreds from life-threatening floods, including dozens stranded on a Tennessee hospital roof.

Hurricane Helene's flooding forced over 50 patients and staff to the roof of Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee, where they were later rescued by helicopters.
The Category 4 storm caused severe flooding along Florida's Gulf Coast, resulting in five deaths in Pinellas County and over 300 rescues in Hillsborough County.
In North Carolina, more than 100 swift-water rescues were conducted as heavy rains led to flash floods and landslides, prompting urgent warnings from the governor.
Georgia's emergency crews rescued people trapped in over 115 homes due to flooding, with significant efforts focused on the Atlanta area.
The US Coast Guard performed multiple sea rescues, including saving a man and his dog stranded 25 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.