Emergency crews in Citrus County, Florida, located north of Tampa, have been working tirelessly to conduct more than 100 water rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The storm surge, which currently stands at around 10 feet, has prompted a significant response from first responders.
According to County Sheriff Mike Prendergast, the ongoing efforts have resulted in the rescue of over 50 pets, with no reports of deaths or serious injuries in Citrus County thus far. Sheriff Prendergast attributed the need for water rescues to the substantial storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene, comparing it to the impact of Hurricane Idalia just over a year ago.
