November 15, 2024

Hurricane Matthew Flood Victim Saved thanks to Drone and Social Media

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dronerescue(CNN) – A North Carolina flood victim trapped in his attic for 14 hours was rescued thanks to a drone operator, the perseverance of family and the cross-country reach of social media.

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When floodwaters hit Hope Springs, North Carolina, Chris Williams, a Navy veteran, didn’t get out in time. He retreated to his attic with his dog Lana as the waters rose, CNN affiliate KXAN reported.
He texted his parents on Sunday that he was stuck. They told Chris’ brother, Craig, who was home 1,300 miles away in Austin, Texas. The family immediately started working to alert rescuers in Hope Springs, but to no avail.
“We called local emergency services, we called the fire department, and nothing would go through,” Craig told KXAN.
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