Officials in Asheville, North Carolina, are diligently working to establish contact with 26 individuals who remain unaccounted for following the aftermath of Helene, as confirmed in a news conference held on Wednesday. The city of Asheville, located in Buncombe County, has been facing challenges in determining the exact number of missing persons within the county.
Initially, Asheville had a daunting list of 155 individuals reported as missing. However, through concerted efforts, officials have successfully narrowed down this list to 26 individuals, as disclosed by Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb. Tragically, one individual from the list was discovered deceased, and their family has been duly notified.
