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Fatalities Reported In South Carolina Due To Tropical Storm Helene

Owners secure their boats outside the Davis Islands Yacht Club Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, ahead of Hurricane Helene in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

On Friday morning, a devastating incident occurred in Anderson, South Carolina, as severe weather conditions from Tropical Storm Helene claimed another life. The victim tragically lost their life when a tree fell on a home, as confirmed by the Anderson County coroner’s office.

According to spokesperson Alyssa Whitfield, the coroner’s office is actively responding to the scene, although further details about the victim and the circumstances surrounding the death are not immediately available.

Tree falling on a home claims a life, confirmed by Anderson County coroner's office.
Devastating incident in Anderson, South Carolina due to Tropical Storm Helene.
First storm fatality in South Carolina and seventh attributed to Tropical Storm Helene.

This incident marks the first reported storm fatality in the state of South Carolina and the seventh overall attributed to Tropical Storm Helene. The storm has already caused havoc in various states, with storm-related deaths also reported in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

As communities grapple with the aftermath of this tragic event, it serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of severe weather conditions. Our thoughts are with the victim's family and all those affected by the impact of Tropical Storm Helene.

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