Hurricane Helene and its remnants have resulted in at least 162 deaths across multiple states in the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia. The storm has led to unprecedented flooding and record rain, with hundreds of people still missing and the death toll expected to rise. The victims include firefighters, factory workers, and a retired father. Security officer Jim Lau was found dead after his truck was swept away by floodwaters in North Carolina. Two firefighters in South Carolina were killed by a fallen tree while responding to a blaze. Two women working at a Tennessee factory drowned in floodwaters after holding on to a semi-truck. Firefighter Leon Davis died in Georgia while trying to remove a downed power line. Aiden Bowles, a retired attorney, drowned in his Florida apartment during the storm. Karen McCall was killed in South Carolina when her car was swept away by floodwaters. These tragic stories highlight the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene and serve as a reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather events.
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