'Dangerous rescue' saves dozens stranded on hospital roof amid Helene deluge
More than 50 people were stranded at Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Ballad Health said in a Friday afternoon statement.
TN National Guard, THP and KCSO bring in helicopters to rescue more than 50 trapped by flooding on Unicoi Co. Hospital roof
According to a news report by WCYB in the Tri-Cities, they spoke with Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson who said more than 50 people are trapped on the roof. Ballad Health said as of 12:27 p.m., 54 people were on the roof.
'We were on an island': First responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission
Sgt. Josh Ollis said he'll always remember the caskets from nearby graveyards washing by as he attempted to calm frightened patients in Unicoi County.
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense flooding Friday as Tropical Storm Helene, downgraded from a hurricane, barreled through the Southeast, inflicting flooding and power outages across multiple states.
All hospital personnel and patients rescued from Unicoi County Hospital
Patients and staff at Unicoi County Hospital are trapped on the roof Friday due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
54 people rescued from hospital roof after being trapped by Hurricane Helene flooding
At least 54 people are trapped on the roof of a hospital in Tennessee on Friday after floodwaters due to Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded the medical center.
54 people rescued from roof of Tennessee hospital
More than 50 people were sent to the roof of a Tennessee hospital on Friday, waiting for hours to be rescued as flooding cut the hospital off from land.
US: People stranded on hospital roof amid flooding in Erwin, Tennessee
Erwin, United States - September 27, 2024 On September 27, 2024, @tylerandbrody5 shared a video from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, USA, where over 50 people were stranded due to fast-rising floodwaters and high winds.
Stranded on a roof: Unicoi hospital administrator recounts rooftop rescue
Among them was Jennifer Harrah, administrator of Unicoi County Hospital, who described the chaotic hours after Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking rainfall, submerging Unicoi county in water and debris.
50+ people awaiting rescue on roof of Tennessee hospital
More than 50 people were sent to the roof of a Tennessee hospital on Friday and were awaiting rescue as flooding cut the hospital off from land, according to Ballad Health.
Dozens missing in Unicoi County, deaths confirmed, EMA director says
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73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing
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Tennessee floods: Nolichucky River overflows in Unicoi County
The Nolichucky River overflows near the Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee after heavy rain from Tropical Storm ...
TEMA: 73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing
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Unicoi County authorities confirm two fatalities in region
Two fatalities have been confirmed as a result of storm Helene in the region, Unicoi County officials said at a press ...
Two ‘weather-related’ deaths confirmed in upper East Tennessee, officials say
The Tennessee Department of Health said there have been two weather-related deaths in East Tennessee.Officials in Unicoi ...