Flood Victims Forced To Climb Into Attics

Flood victims forced to climb into attics.

Flood victims forced to climb into attics.

Ocracoke island resident leslie lanier said some residents on the thin strip of land on north carolina s coast have had to climb into their attics to escape risung water from hurricane dorian. Susan walsh associated press volunteer sarah roberts carries flood victims to safety after they were rescued by boat from their neighborhood on the east side of new orleans. A weakened hurricane dorian flooded homes on north carolina s outer banks on friday with a fury that took even storm hardened residents by surprise forcing people to climb into their attics. Moments later a boat was seen speeding down an inundated back road.

Water levels quickly surpassed those of 2016 s hurricane matthew the highest flood levels in the island s recorded history. The water had risen dramatically and now additional victims were coming from their. Two black labs were swimming frantically and trying in vain to climb into the bed of my truck. Flood victims forced to climb into attics.

The harris county sheriff s office reports some homes are flooded with more than 6 feet of water. Bus and truck nearly. At 8 45 a m ocracoke postmaster celeste brooks sent out a call for help when she was forced to climb into her attic to get away from rising water. Victim of fatal shooting in rapid city.

One swam to the boat and i grabbed it by the collar and delivered it to shore. Embed more news videos. Swim or drive through flood waters. Ranger fox left the boat and assisted deputy roman in taking the five victims to shore.

Then go to its highest level. You may become trapped by rising. Do not climb into a closed attic. 31 2005 to survey the damage from hurricane katrina.

Meteorologist tim heller said if water is coming into your home do not go to sleep without a plan. Embed more news videos.