Couple shares how they survived Helene in Old Fort

Scotty and Vera Pinkard’s home was washed away as Helene battered Western North Carolina.





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[ironmaiden]

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

[Mntguy-nrvl]

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

[Kaaaaammmm]

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

[mgmoore]

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.

[maureenchandlerreid]

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

[Bob-lhis]

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..

[awaitingSaint]

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

[karenbretana]

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

[TheTishy]

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.

[foggymountainman]

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

[wrightcargle]

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

[sharonlefebure]

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 🇨🇦

[athorpe]

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

[cherilynnsorensen]

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

[WayfaringStranger]

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.

[MikaelaSimone]

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

[tacitusromanus]

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

[janetdufresne]

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

[nannyoverzet]

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

[drannymama]

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