Couple shares how they survived Helene in Old Fort

[@Kaaaaammmm]

That is sickening to what they went through, and then to hear that people are looting.

[@benjaminperez1149]

During the wildfires, people loot also. It’s just sickening, I agree. We lived way out in the country and people were driving out there just to loot because they knew no one was at home.

[@zoebear1992]

Agreed

[@zoebear1992]

​@@benjaminperez1149I'm so sorry for your losses and that some people are evil doers.

[@MachinedFace88ttv]

The only people looting are the government inadvertently by not helping

[@MachinedFace88ttv]

​@zoebear1992 what are people gonna loot flooded one or two shops , the only looting going on is from senators not putting money into infrastructure

[@ironmaiden4396]

The door to "Nowhere," became the door to "Life."

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

It takes a special kind of scumbag to steal from somebody who's lost everything.

[@newgabe09]

They say 'reports of looting' but what these people have said is how much people have been helping. Typical media to focus on the unconfirmed 'bad; rather than the evident good.

[@toadwar9300]

It's north Carolina!!!

[@marilyncruz6918]

Well said!

[@roxanneschortemryer6890]

It sure does!!! How low can you go people?

[@amandamosteller1371]

I've heard alot of the "looting" is happening at the supply distribution centers at night. But they don't call it MethDowell for nothing. I'm sure people have been looking for copper n stuff in these houses and that's sad

[@Bob-lh3is]

I am writ ing this from Connecticut I have a good friend living in this place it took me two days to get to talk with him...he was in tears telling me what took place...I wish I could help somehow...my heart goes out to him and his family...I am begging people to be kind to each other...please...I am 87 and wish I could help somehow...Pat..continue to be strong..

[@DelmyTreeCutter]

Psalm 90:12

[@melissasalvatore-o2e]

❤❤

[@mgmoore1943]

Thank God they are alive. I see their dog made it as well. What a horrific thing to happen to these sweet people. God Bless the people who are coming to help others.

[@maureenchandlerreid7916]

Looting? At a time like this? Despicable. That’s a great idea for homes to have a door like that that leads to roof.

[@dubljay0612]

Lots and Lots and Lots of immigrants looting.....Keep voting for the Dumocrats and you'll eventually get looted too....

[@jnharton]

Having a way to make a door might not be a bad idea either.

[@STREETRACEN4U]

people need supplies, people are hungry , thirsty, poor, tired, i dont blame them Only if they are looking for essential supplies to survive though and not flat screens/jewlery etc

[@jnharton]

@@STREETRACEN4U I have to agree. That might not be legally permitted, but unless they are taking more than they need, or committing excessive property damage to gain entrance, then they should be forgiven or at least exempted from criminal prosecution. Doing what you have to in order for you (and your immediate family) to survive such a disaster not looting and should not be treated as such. The state can decide whether to enforce a civil penalty or other sanction at a later date or to adjust its laws accordingly.

[@maureenchandlerreid7916]

@@STREETRACEN4U but then they’d be stealing food and essential supplies from the people that live there and need those supplies too, unless you mean if they’re looting from abandoned houses or washed up houses in the river with no owners in sight.

[@awaitingSaint777]

God Bless you Scotty and Vera. God help North Carolina. ❤

[@karenbretana3853]

Beautiful people.Breaks my heart listening to these stories.Praying for all.

[@wrightcargle]

I don't even have words anymore. God bless these people!!!!

[@TheTishy44]

Good grief the level the water was at! Thank God they are alright. And the dude is right, neighbors helping neighbors, that’s the way it should be.

[@sharonlefebure3892]

It warms my heart that people are stepping up and helping each other. This needs to happen in order for people to endure these hard times. I can’t believe that looting has started. I guess there’s always bad apples on the tree. Sending you love and strength from Abbotsford, BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@athorpe630]

Bless those good people for stepping up. So glad they made out ok. Prayers.

[@foggymountainman9138]

Mountain folks from the foothills to the ridges are a strong God-fearing breed💪🇺🇸🙏🙏🤝

[@cherilynnsorensen3637]

❤god bless this couple this what I like to hear about a survival story prayers for recovery and healing 🙏

[@vbetta8979]

"The door to nowhere." ❤

[@levmoses742]

Turned out to be the door to Life itself!

[@WayfaringStranger56]

This story moved me to tears. Thank you God for being there for these survivors in the aftermath of this tragic storm where so many did not survive. Life will never be the same for these people. Continually Praying for all from Central N.C.

[@janetdufresne4448]

Great to hear this wonderful news. God Bless and protect you.

[@MikaelaSimone]

Thank God the house held under all the water weight. Allowed the roof to hold.

[@DelmyTreeCutter]

Matthew chapter 7:19- 29

[@drannymama]

So sweet, someone lent a camper. God bless all who’ve been affected by this.

[@nannyoverzet1954]

Now that's how you do a report right there. God bless

[@Clairbear1222]

"The door to nowhere," luv that it served it's purpose!

[@DirectCurrent4u]

The Door to nowhere was a Door to a new Life! My Prayers to all who is affected.🙏🏻♥

[@savi3000]

Thank God they are alive, Amen

[@janetholley1004]

Sending love & prayers to all, I am so glad ya'll are alive. Supplies continue to be sent from Montgomery & Stanley NC. God bless all the people helping & survivors. 10-2-2024

[@WandaRichardson-m2r]

My grandparents....and my mother were from Stanley ...is everything okay there? God bless!❤

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Prayers from Canada to all those affected....❤❤

[@tacitusromanus8239]

Prayers going out to all these folks. God bless them. ♥♥♥

[@MachinedFace88ttv]

Folks who were told to stay they didn't need to evacuate and ended up drowning to death

[@WandaRichardson-m2r]

​@@MachinedFace88ttv😢😫

[@jairusstoudenmire3917]

"We got homeboys bringing campers down" ❤

[@phoenixankaa]

He was really down to earth.

[@joejones9520]

sad how rap lingo has permeated everywhere

[@Riseabovethis]

Amazing that you survived. You're amazing that's empowering!! ❤

[@ChosenCarter-ln7xs]

Beautiful couple & glad they survived the storm now go look for those who's still missing.. Sending love & prayers from Florida 🌞🌪💛

[@barrysuss4421]

You are only saying "beautiful" couple because they are interracial.

[@ChosenCarter-ln7xs]

@@barrysuss4421 Stop being a old bitter HATER it's disgusting 🙄

[@junecoulthard8942]

God bless this beautiful couple and that adorable dog 🐕 So happy they survived. Can't believe how high the water was and just how powerful it was. So scary 😫 I hope every dang (looter) is caught! Prayers to everyone there 🙏🏼 💕

[@SzymczykProductions]

Our double wide home lifted off the blocks near Gainesville, Fl. This storm was no joke.

[@Musicman-y7v]

You are so full of it.

[@SzymczykProductions]

@@Musicman-y7v The fact you tell someone they are lying when you have absolutely no idea shows you are a very low IQ human with no soul. Disgusting trash 🗑️

[@chart461]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@reachhonduras8955]

@Musicman-y7v Wow! You’re rude!!!

[@SzymczykProductions]

@@reachhonduras8955 thank you for defending me. We didn't suffer like so many people but we still had impacts that are real. Thank you

[@lovebug5439]

God bless all suffering, beautiful couple.❤🙏🙏🙏

[@rhonda5056]

So glad they survived and bless all the neighbors and friends who are helping each other. Scotty is right. This is what America is known for giving, kindness and if you need them, they will be there.

[@Tinawhacha]

Vera and Scottie are a courageous couple

[@melindamullins9272]

Thank God they made it out of the dangerous hurricane waters safe🙏🙏❤️❤️💯💯

[@elizabethr4107]

Best story and best message out of this disaster

[@Diesel3356]

Love that they have their American flag up! Americans are resilient!

[@MachinedFace88ttv]

Is only resilient to israel , and sit on the roof and just pray to god for america that will never come from the government

[@mikepalmer1971]

Lol like that matters. Lost everything but they have a flag….ya you got your priorities straight.

[@Diesel3356]

@@mikepalmer1971 The family got their priorities straight! That was important to them. They could care less what you think of them.

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

Probably Trump supporters

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

John Prine has a good song about the American flag

[@teresawalker2976]

😭. Thank you for sharing this!!! I live in Alabama and am praying for them All!! Jesus help them!!!!

[@snickerdoodles787]

Favorite story so far

[@shelivesforjesus2353]

One of my best friends lives in Old Fort.She and her husband had a tree fall on their house,which they have built themselves,over the years…the house was also flooded. She and I met in College I 1973. I love her and her husband and I am so glad they are okay,now.

[@EagleArrow]

Glad they were spared. Thank you to all helping them and others.

[@C11-c1y7l]

my deep felt empathy and prayers from another continent ❤

[@EvolvePeaceLove]

❤ heart goes out.

[@benjaminperez1149]

My mother was from Old Fort. Many cousins there.

[@rg-mi5hh]

God bless these folks and all who have went through this. It makes you see how blessed we are to have each other. Stuff just doesn't matter. Prayers to those who lost friends and loved ones.

[@gregboggs4721]

God bless you from down the road a bit. We are in Shelby, NC

[@Kimberly-qg3ks]

We are very resilient as a country. 🇺🇸

[@WandaRichardson-m2r]

Yeah, being that Bidumb and Kammal-toe.....sure didn't help! What a sorry lot🤨

[@adriennereddy4806]

Thankful you both are ok!❤

[@kentuckygirl3041]

God Bless them all!

[@carlstonhatcher1012]

Been praying for you guys 🙏🙏🙏

[@VitruviunMan]

God is good praying for everyone who lost

[@Shelley-j2y]

Please concentrate on those who are still missing and getting them the help they need.

[@nurabunny]

They are doing their best. Realistically this is going to take a long time to get through. So in the midst of tragedy, it's nice to see stories of hope.

[@carolyndrawdy5687]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jean60334]

Are these victims getting help at all? Bless their hearts.

[@richardmartinez6057]

Thank God for the door 🚪 🙏 🙌

[@OnTheWaySoon]

In South Florida, after Wilma came through and we were without power, a couple of guys decided they would help themselves to the gas in the car. They didn't know that my grown son was sitting in the car and he jumped out and they ran. He slept in the car every night with a pew. There are those that help and there are those that help themselves. SMH

[@janiceprice7403]

Praying for everyone

[@MelindaDavis-r4s]

That door is pretty cool

[@ArielGibson757]

Reports of looting ? At a time like this ? ! How low can you be to take from someone that lost everything ?

[@chiafashionista]

😢god bless them❤❤❤❤

[@barbarawillis5187]

Great reporting.

[@mycocoaone]

I am far away in Colorado. I have a truck camper on my dodge ram I never use anymore. I wish I could get it off and someone get it to NC. At least a dry safe place for someone.

[@sweetpea21pinto84]

Sending prayers and blessings to all on N.C. from Orlando florida 😢.

[@ZeroPointZap]

very good report... thank you

[@jmmx69]

When the federal government abandons us, American people stick together and help one another! God bless yall

[@BrendaSmith-m8b]

Praying for all of you.

[@danstubbs5032]

Looting. How freaking disgusting.

[@allisonsanders3384]

Trump told these people that climate change was a HOAX. And they believed him! Now the starving are looting the starving. Trumpty loves to create violence and chaos. He wants this.

[@allisonsanders3384]

C'mon, everybody who's ever been to Asheville knows it's 99% white, the locals don't welcome outsiders, and just cowtow for tourists 😂

[@Melissa-gc1hz]

​@@allisonsanders3384 dunce

[@phoenixankaa]

The beautiful thing is, they have each other.

[@SuperEholmes]

Thank you, Lord, for the door that went nowhere.

[@karenjohnson2766]

It led to rescue.

[@heavencantwait1218]

What are they going to loot everything is soaked and damaged you can’t keep that stuff with all the sewage in the water happy they were safe and I love their little doggie it looks just like mine that went to heaven looks like my Skylar ❤ 🙏🏼 for all !

[@BryceGarling]

If they can loot jewelry after thousands of years surely this storm wouldn't change that

[@DagNeb_It]

People were not prepared and didn’t store any food or there stocks were either destroyed or washed away. They are now starving.

[@stormyweather2807]

After Hurricane Michael in 2018 people would go to empty homes and strip them of copper.

[@HEAVENBOUND267]

Looking for jewelry and stuff like that.

[@SzymczykProductions]

​@@DagNeb_Itdid you seriously just try to justify looting?!??

[@bradleylove8606]

Samaritans Purse has been on the ground here with supplies and generators for the homeless. Much better response from them than any other relief organization. Give to Samaritans Purse instead of Red Cross if you really want to help these people.

[@fredcarter8382]

Based on the shirt Scotty was wearing I don't think they will have to many looters coming around LOL. God bless these folks. What a crazy story!

[@karencraig4371]

This is exactly what god bless you

[@michelles6]

God bless these people

[@kcg3927]

So they can't get in to deliver supplies. But news reporters can get in for an interview? This is ridiculous!

[@shannanbegley8189]

A great story of survival ❤️

[@Ks-xp5rd]

Amen❤

[@Paula-ps1vi]

I love this couple!!! Ha racist must be so pissed they look like they have a loving relationship. May God bless them!

[@lonnieyork3929]

God bless everyone’s lots prayers

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

God will open doors for you that no man can shut 🙏

[@thunderousapplause]

Still waiting to learn about loved ones up North of Spruce Pine.

[@thunderousapplause]

He was found, safe and sound. House ok. No power no way out yet, but ok. Has food and water.

[@evilangel3423]

Now if FEMA would stop destroying donations and hindering those of us who wanna help

[@Psychiatricnerd]

Sweet couple. I pray they are able to find strength amidst their trial.

[@scpatriot5270]

Our prayers 🙏 👍🇺🇸

[@CrystalA44]

Scotty and Vera ❤❤

[@Kimik-oy4pc]

Thank God the are safe

[@Mountaingypsytrading]

I love that, “the door to nowhere “ saved them.. 😊

[@chev500l8]

What are people looting? Everything is ruined or covered in mold (sewage) it's a shame that even when all your possessions are trashed, lowlifes' will steal it.

[@carolyndrawdy5687]

🙏🤗AMEN….❤️Thankful….People who needs people are the luckiest people in the World” encouraging, caring for one another is a precious happening …above all Praise and Thank The Lord🙏🥰

[@suzanettephilostin7628]

Thank you Lord🙏🙏🙏

[@jondavis2206]

Does Asheville have a local news channel? If so are they not operational?

[@BroncoBob3113]

❤️🙏

[@missalbania9260]

Wow, I’m glad that they survived. What a horrific experience that must have been. All of those people coming through for each other just goes to show that Americans are what keeps America afloat not the government

[@alfredseekins1438]

I don't understand why people want to steal off everybody that's already lost everything digging through their stuff what's left of that stuff it's just so stupid ignorant people

[@alecphoenix6631]

The American Dream has been transmogrified into "The Door To Nowhere".

[@joanne4120]

Absolutely in humane of such heartless people to steal from someone in this nightmare situation ,that's a word I can't even put together to describe how LOW you can go.... shame on them... God is watching!!!

[@daisymae6376]

❤Prayers!

[@lindachandler2293]

Disasters brings out the salt of the Earth but they also bring out the scum of the Earth.

[@cm1642]

Other people in other countries help each other too. Being neighborly isn't unique to America. it's human nature.

[@axisgalaxis]

Awesome human moment 1:46

[@paranormalparatrooper.7413]

They’re fine