### **Asheville Building Floating Down River Rips in Half**
**The latest reports indicate that a house in Asheville, North Carolina, was seen floating away and collapsing into raging floodwaters during Hurricane Helene. The storm caused catastrophic flooding in the area, with rivers reaching record levels and hundreds of roads closed.**
**Details of the Incident:**
– **Flooding:** The French Broad River and the Swannanoa River near the Biltmore estate in Asheville set record high levels, causing severe damage to homes and infrastructure.
– **Destruction:** Houses were tossed and mangled, then deposited far from their foundations, sometimes upside down or torn in half.
– **Rescue Efforts:** Emergency responders faced significant challenges in accessing affected areas due to washed-out roads and failing infrastructure.
– **Death Toll:** The death toll from Hurricane Helene has surpassed 130, with many more still unaccounted for.
**Current Situation:**
– **Road Closures:** Over 400 roads were closed across North Carolina, making it difficult to deliver critical supplies and evacuate those in need.
– **Communication Issues:** Cellular coverage was severely disrupted, and internet and landline access were down in many areas, complicating communication and rescue efforts.
– **Recovery Efforts:** Emergency services are overwhelmed, and community members are banding together to assist one another while awaiting news from those who remain unaccounted for.
