Despite floodwaters risaing 27 feet above the Asheville, North Carolina road, a plant preserved, its leaves now soaking up the bright sun, the USA Today website eports today (Oct. 15, 2024).
A smattering of plants and at least one tree also remained standing when the waters receded after Tropical Storm Helene. But it was the trio of roses that Megan Drye took solace in on a Sunday afternoon in mid--October.
She believes they are a sign from her parents and young son who perished when the family's home collapsed into the Swannanoa River on Sept. 27. Megan, 39, was the sole survivor of the flood , which killed 7--year--old Micah Drye and Nora and Michael Drye, both 73.
Micah was just one of the children lost in the storm. Nine--year--old Felix Wisely and his 7--year--old brother , Lucas, also died. At least one other student from Buncombe County Schools is confirmed dead, and about 20 remained unaccounted for today. In Buncombe County, home to Asheville, North Carolina, at least 72 have died, the largest share of western North Carolina's 124 confirmed deaths so far.
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