Search operations conclude in Buncombe County with 10 still missing after Hurricane Helene
nypost.com — October 25, 2024, 06:01 AM UTC
Search operations for victims of Hurricane Helene in Buncombe County, North Carolina, have ended, with 10 people still missing. Emergency Services plans to resume normal operations within two weeks as leads have diminished since the storm struck a month ago. The storm caused significant devastation, resulting in 42 deaths in Buncombe County and 95 across North Carolina. The search effort involved hundreds of state and federal personnel, but the number of active missing persons cases has dropped to fewer than 10. Among the missing is Matt Darrohn, a 40-year-old homeless man last seen in Asheville. The community continues to face challenges, including closed roads and ongoing water advisories, as recovery efforts progress.