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Drone footage shows Hurricane Helene damage in Old Fort, NC

Oct 2, 2024
Oct 2, 2024 Updated Apr 3, 2025
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Aerial video captured by the North Carolina Department of Insurance shows damage done to homes in Old Fort, a town in McDowell County, NC. Video footage courtesy Chet Effler, NC Department of Insurance.

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