POLLOCKSVILLE, N.C. (WSVN/AP) — Rescuers are working tirelessly to help North Carolina residents stranded in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
Residents of inland communities who thought they were safe from the storm are now finding themselves looking for higher ground because of flooding. Willie Schubert attempted to flee the rising waters in his van Monday morning, bringing along his small dog named Lucky.
But when his van flooded, Schubert crawled on top of the immobilized vehicle, cradling his pup in his arms.
Once a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter spotted the stranded man and his dog, two rescuers helped pull Schubert and Lucky up onto a nearby roof. They then loaded them into a rescue basket to airlift them both to safety.
Over 1,000 search-and-rescue personnel with 36 helicopters and over 200 boats are working in North Carolina, and the Defense Department has assigned 13,500 military personnel to help relief efforts.
North Carolina’s governor says 2,600 people and 300 animals have been moved to safety as of mid-day Monday.
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