Overview

• Kim Ashby, a beloved middle school teacher from North Carolina, went missing after her vacation home was swept into a river during Hurricane Helene.
• Her husband, Rod Ashby, managed to escape the floodwaters but lost grip of Kim during the chaos and has been searching for her since.
• The couple had traveled to their Elk Park vacation home to secure belongings before the hurricane struck, unaware of the impending disaster.
• Efforts to locate Kim continue with the use of commercial drones and search teams, as her family and community hold onto hope.
• Hurricane Helene has claimed over 200 lives, with North Carolina experiencing severe impacts and ongoing recovery efforts.