Desperate Search for Missing NC Teacher After Hurricane Helene's Devastation

Kim Ashby was swept away by floodwaters when her vacation home was dislodged and carried into a river.

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.