Grieving families in North Carolina have been forced to bury their dead in their backyards - and are accusing authorities of downplaying the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
The official death toll rose to 227 over the weekend - half of whom were from North Carolina - but state and federal officials told The Spectator that this number is woefully inaccurate.
Many bodies haven't even been recovered amid debris and flooding. There are also piles of deceased people who have yet to be identified. They are being transported all over the state in hopes of finding open morgue space.
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Asheville, North Carolina, was one of the hardest hit areas in the state. Once a popular tourist destination, homes and businesses have been reduced to rubble
Asheville, North Carolina, was one of the hardest hit areas in the state. Once a popular tourist destination, homes and businesses have been reduced to rubble
Locals say they are 'pissed' at General Major Todd Hunt, director of the North Carolina National Guard, for waiting a whole 48 hours to get boots on the ground.