John Arndt, a Swannanoa resident, describes how he rescued families using his kayak after Hurricane Helene flooded the community. Special thanks to Ren Larson at The Assembly. Video by Arionna Clacker and Ryan Cromer.
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‘I remember hearing them screaming in their attic.’ Kayaker recalls saving neighbors after Hurricane Helene
by Laura Lee, NCLocal
September 26, 2025
