Hurricane Isaias Causes Flooding and Hiker Rescues in Avery County
Heavy rains from Hurricane Isaias led to significant flooding in the North Carolina mountains, prompting rescues of hikers in distress. The Linville-Central Rescue Squad responded to multiple calls for help as conditions worsened.
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