Volunteers Navigate Treacherous Terrain to Aid Helene Victims

Private volunteers, including mule drivers and helicopter pilots, are essential in delivering aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. With telecommunications down and roads blocked, these volunteers tackle challenges to offer relief to isolated mountain communities affected by the disaster.

A vast network of private volunteers, including mule drivers and helicopter pilots, is playing a pivotal role in delivering aid and rescuing victims stranded in isolated mountain communities in North Carolina. One week after Hurricane Helene roared through, untold thousands remain cut off with impassable roads and damaged communications.

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(With inputs from agencies.)