At least 33 dead in US from Hurricane Helene — officials

Published September 28, 2024 12:58am
Updated September 28, 2024 4:39am

A drone view shows Alligator Drive as Hurricane Helene intensifies before its expected landfall on Florida’s Big Bend, in Alligator Point, Florida, U.S. September 26, 2024. REUTERS / Marco Bello/File photo

WASHINGTON - At least 33 people are dead, US officials said Friday, after Hurricane Helene hit Florida and several other southeastern states, leaving a trail of destruction with several areas still under flood alerts.

Authorities say Florida has suffered seven fatalities, neighboring Georgia has recorded 11, and South Carolina saw 14 deaths including two firefighters. North Carolina has reported one fatality. — Agence France-Presse

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