War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods

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War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
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Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.

A North Carolina family's journey from war-torn Ukraine to the U.S. was tragically cut short. They were killed not by the familiar threats of artillery and rocket barrages, but by a more insidious force of nature.The once tranquil South Toe River was transformed into a raging torrent by the relentless downpour of Hurricane Helene. The storm swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.

A year later, they secured a mobile home to rent near their family.FAMILY DOG AIDS IN RESCUE OF 11-YEAR-OLD OWNER AFTER HELENE MUDSLIDE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA"They escaped a terrible situation, and they lived in joy, peace, and happiness for about two years," Wiebe said.Then, the river took them away.The Wiebes only expected about 12 inches of rain, but it increased to at least 30 inches in an instant.

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