Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation across Florida, with winds reaching up to 140 mph.
The storm has left three people dead and two million residents without power. Rescue operations are underway, including a dramatic rescue of a man and his dog stranded 25 miles off the coast. The storm has now been downgraded to a tropical storm but continues to pose a threat as it moves inland towards Georgia.
Authorities are warning of continued flooding and dangerous conditions as the storm progresses.
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This is what happens when we rely on government-run disaster response instead of empowering local communities and private innovation to handle emergencies efficiently!
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Hurricane Helene: Man and his dog rescued 25 miles out to sea as storm hits
A man and his dog have been rescued from the ocean off the southeast coast of the US after a sailboat began to sink as Hurricane Helene approached Florida. They had been sailing on a 36-foot boat on Thursday when it became disabled and began taking on water around 25 miles out to sea, said US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater on Friday morning.
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Hurricane Helene downgraded to tropical storm as winds of 140mph leave three dead and two million without power
Hurricane Helene has hit land in Florida, bringing with it winds of up to 140mph and leaving three dead and two million without power.
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Moment sailor and his dog are rescued 20 miles off Florida coast after their boat sank in Hurricane Helene
The companions found themselves in a perilous situation when their 36-foot vessel became disabled and began taking on water in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday
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