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NC Family Braves Falling Trees, Raging River To Reach Safety

January 31, 2026

Updated: January 31, 2026, 2:23 am ESTPublished: January 31, 2026, 2:23 am EST

Heather Talley, parent of a 7-year-old child, experienced firsthand the deadly flooding that struck western North Carolina. This is the story of a daring evacuation and a desperate attempt to reach safety.

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