5OCT Edit: Unfortunately I have to address this. This video is specifically about the tiny area of Chimney Rock. If you heard "there's no looting, there's no bodies or smell" this is in strict reference to the street we were on in the video. I'm not discounting the devastation in other parts of WNC. There IS looting. There ARE bodies being discovered elsewhere. I just spoke with the owner of Featherheads. I recorded her business in this video downtown. She says the rumors are BS about her town Chimney Rock that she has been in for three decades. This video is the epitome of destruction. It's obviously bad, we need help in this area, and I'm not downplaying the hurt and devastation anywhere else. She also gave me this organization as a safe/legit organization to donate to for Chimney Rock: shorturl.at/qFcmB 8OCT Edit: During the interview at minute 11:35, I speak with Chelsea. Her husband Andy Wells is also in the house. "The Wells Family has organized this GoFundMe to benefit Andy (Western PA Native-“Go Steelers”) and Chelsea (Western NY Native-“Go Bills”) who have experienced a total loss of their home and possessions." - Here is the link below. Please consider donating! gofund.me/8333f0ad 20OCT Edit: Gus and his dog Bandit were found deceased underneath debris near Chimney Rock. facebook.com/share/p/wxSNFd4TZMFccAzd/ I think a lot of people won't know what conspiracy I'm speaking of but it went viral so I had to ask questions to clear the air. It was starting to cause anger and confusion about what was REALLY happening in Chimney Rock. I was embarrassed to even ask the workers there but I did. Our focus shouldn't be on taking viral conspiracies as FACT but focusing that energy on helping the people of this region. I did 10 miles on foot this day to get to Chimney Rock. It wasn't easy. Anyway, resources below: Edit: I've made my strava route public if it helps anyone. I'm not sure if you need an account or not to see it because it won't load for me if I'm logged out: strava.app.link/FCEVnt3OqNb A lot of people have been asking how they can help. Here's what I saw October 1st: I think the area is starting to get saturated with very legitimate help. I'm not sure how many more hands on deck are needed but I could be wrong. Water is the obvious thing needed since water systems have been compromised/contaminated so if you can find a reputable organization to donate to for water and food, that's a good idea. I was in Swannanoa this morning - they were hit HARD. The river swept through there killing people, reducing homes to rubble, and destroying businesses. I saw random people there just setting up tents with water, food, coffee, snacks. I think that's a great idea as people are in clean up mode, exhausted, sad and they need these things - they can't get these items anyway because maybe their car was crushed, their road is washed out, power is out so grocery stores are closed, etc. People need fuel for their generators (lines are hours long at the stations that are open). There are communities stuck on top of mountains due to their only line of access being completely destroyed with no hope of it being fixed anytime soon. They're requiring air drops and rescues and these guys seem to be doing a good job if you'd like to donate - Aerial Recovery Group (links below). Wellness checks in the region are a good idea. A friend sent me www.unitedway.org/ as a way to sign up to do wellness checks if you're local. I'm not sure how that organization works but it's an idea. You can also look in forums and see people asking about specific addresses. Crazy thing is, this is just a few communities. Asheville, Hendersonville, Burnsville, this whole region, needs assistance. People are coming to help in big ways now, though. I met a group down in the river today from Myrtle Beach, a search and rescue team. I talked with some Cajun Navy people on side by sides today. The more the merrier. Aerial Recovery Group: secure.givelively.org/donate/aerial-recovery/2024-hurricane-helene-disaster-response Instagram: instagram.com/aerialrecoverygroup?igsh=MTM2eGY1bXFxcnh6Ng== Many people are asking what they can bring or what to donate. It's hard for me to answer that. Please go on facebook and search for a reputable organization, where they are, and what they need. Someone like local churches, Samaritan's Purse, Cajun Navy 2016, etc. There are a lot of good organizations here right now but I don't know them all.
Thank you so, much for doing this. I'm going to share this with timestamps so maybe we can calm down some of the anger. Here in Southern WV, we are hearing horror stories about our brothers and sisters in Southern Appalachia. Maybe this will help them focus more on help instead of anger and fear!
@MarkHuneycutt please tell me how I can get numerous cases of adult men and women's clothing and a few cases of boys clothing down to your area. I am in PA and I don't have much cash myself but I have hundreds of pieces of good clothing-especially alot for the upcoming colder months- that I want to donate to the people of WNC. Please help me to help them? I lost both my parents in 2022 and I still have all of their clothes, some brand new! Thank you!
Keep up the good work! Getting the word out through people's stories of the storm and survival are important to giving others hope. Durham, NC based and are sending up as many supplies as we can manage to Western NC.
And the main stream News and government will access his video to do their job on the cheap and claim it cost billions to inspect and determine how to make the roads better. And if what they do fails they will claim that it was inadequate coverage that caused their mistakes.
John Kerry all the while wants social media communication[free speech] shut down. Cell tower [still standing] back up systems failed? Did all the cell towers wash away or were they in mudslides? Does this show how widespread the total devastation really is from the Southern Appalachian Mountains to the Northern Appalachian Mountains ?
Thank you for this! You passed our house in Chimney rock - we saw our stairs!! That was our ladder you walked over. We have wanted to see the area so we appreciate this. Truly, thank you!
..I'm so sorry of your loss have been through a lot of disasters and some things but I have never seen it to this capacity and my heart and prayers are with you. My church is praying for everyone as well and I will be bringing some donations down with me when but I'm so so glad that
I live here. I grew up here. So so glad to be alive but after the adrenaline has worn off and you realize the devastation there is no other feeling comparable. Thank you mark for documenting this so well for the world to see what we are going through.
Went through devastating wildfires 2017 in Santa Rosa, Ca. It takes time! Hang in there. Insurance companies are a bear, neighbors are a blessing, and rebuilding happens. Praying for your whole community!
Sorry for your loss. Having lived thru the Blizzard of 78 and flooding by the ocean I have a fraction of the idea of what yall are going thru. We got hit hard back then but this is 100x or greater the damage. Our government needs to divert ALL Ukraine and other foreign aid to right here at home!!!!
I’m so sorry your community is going through this. I’ve been through many hurricanes and the aftermath. It becomes demoralizing… but this, too, shall pass.
Man made weather to create catastrophes. Part of the new war, weaponized weather. They been crying global warming then climate change to conceal their plan. The war "notes" need to be put to an end. END THE FED!!!!
@@MissyMuthaTruckiN Wrong, BORIS. The fed has sent help, though that slacker fire chief DID turn away the helicopter pilot - I hope he went somewhere that a capable person was in charge.
@@chrissupport that fire chief is still on the payroll too, so the town of Lake Lure where he works, is apparently very happy with what he did. if anyone is making donations, figure out a way to make damn sure that your money doesn't go to Lake Lure or anywhere near it, they dont deserve a dime if they have this asshole still on the payroll
He was wrong tho, it’s no conspiracy. Just Google “Blackrock lithium mine contract NC” & the article is there. They got State & Fed permits on 9/24/2024. Abermale Corp. I hope those residents hold out, but I guess if they’re dead, they can’t fight?
Major news organizations can put a journalist in a war zone in the middle east but they can’t get one into North Carolina. Thanks for this video coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
@@46wireboy Yes you are correct. They are all owned by HYDRA. Follow the money and you can figure out who or what benefits from the situation. There is always a motive behind the madness. Hydra is real, BTW. They don’t call themselves Hydra, but they act analogous to Hydra in the Marvel comics. The evil organization behind virtually every industry and government. Bankers probably are at the heart of it, but it stretches into every area of modern life.
Oh my God, I'm from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, and seeing this devastation reminds me so much of what we experienced 7 years ago during Hurricane Maria... I'm a retired veteran and served the National Guard for 30 years, I was on several deployments and during Maria, I worked for 6 months trying to help us get back on our feet, and I know perfectly well what it feels like... many blessings to all of you and your families.
@@LouMontana-wc7nr yeah he was, that’s why I think people need to check themselves blaming Harris. 1. She isn’t the president. 2. Trump dropped the ball hard with Maria. It’s been bad no matter the party
Hi, we were in Chimney Rock , across from Rainbow bridge when the flood came thru. Our car is embedded in the house across the street. truly scary, as soon as they cleared the bridge, we walked across to get help. Your video really captures the destruction. Thanks for posting
@@MarkHuneycutt Yes, we were there during the storm. We tried to get out before the flood, but all roads were already blocked by down trees. So we backed tracked to the house. the flood waters came so fast there was no escape once it started. it seemed to have come from 3 directions. Down the road from chimney, around a bend and then across the street from the raging river.
Can you confirm whether the story I heard is true that the town of Chimney Rock had a "town meeting" and were told that the government is taking the land and everything will be bulldozed?
Bless that lady and her family. Thank you for allowing her to share her story. It feels like she needed to share and you were kind and patient to give her that outlet.
Bless her heart about the flooring…pretty sure this wasn’t what the manufacturer had in mind when engineering the product.
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The woman should have dressed properly for the interview. Her habit of wearing such tight & revealing clothes should be changed immediately. Why do so many women dress like succubus seductresses??? I prefer a woman to have more modesty in her attire.
It's good that there isn't a bunch of news crews on the ground getting in the way. His impact on foot and an ATV is a lot smaller than several vehicles full of news equipment. The time and place for them is not until after infrastructure is in place again and the locals are seen to. Same reason you don't want a bunch of politicians running around in disaster zones.
@@anthonyr4824 The governor, president and vice president are helping provide aid. They need to see the damage to understand the extent and make plans. No one need people walking in to dangerous areas due to absurd conspiracies
@@pollysshore2539 they don't need to see it outside of maybe the governor. Their representatives on the aid teams should be able to provide more than sufficient representations of the situation on the ground, it's their job. I hope that doesn't come across as too aggressive, as I don't mean it to be. Leadership from a government standpoint should be decentralized into the people that are experts at what they're doing and from what I've been hearing that is how it has been going, which is good
If the media was truly professional they would be doing what he is doing right now. People have been threatened with arrest trying to help who actually have certification. People are also being DENIED the pathetic amount of $750 PER HOUSEHOLD that was offered by Kamala. And FEMA is broke because they gave over 1.4 billion to illegal immigrants. And sent enough to Ukraine to give EVERY PERSON $4,500. So while some things are conspiracy. Everything I just said is truth. And all of that is enough to show incompetence in the current administration.
Im from WNC and this means a lot. I’ve been working nonstop these last 2ish weeks to do all that I can to help because I was mostly okay. Thank you so much for opening peoples eyes to the rest of the world.
I've played in those mountains for many years. Its a poor region like much of Appalachia but it is absolutely gorgeous scenery. Enough so that we bought our retirement land there, and the people are just salt of the earth. I'm in eastern NC for a few more years, and churches and schools like mine are all collecting and staging HUGE amounts of supplies for them - I'm taking a trailer full tomorrow, and my wife, children, and I are already signed up for volunteer help over Thanksgiving - we were heading there with a cabin rental anyways, and we cannot think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving than helping some of those people have a LITTLE to be thankful of: Their fellow citizens.
I’ve been up many times collecting geo samples…there’s part of me that was envious of his hike! I love a good scramble. But unfortunately I was scrambling carelessly yesterday cutting trees off lines with a friend and turned my ankle. 😭
@@0zoneTherapyCures I am a local. We live in a very beautiful place and the people here are just as beautiful. I am so proud of my community. Please consider visiting later we will need the tourism dollars to rebuild.
He was honest and empathetic, but for every person like him there are dozens more spreading lies about the tragedy and they get a lot of viewers also. But please do your research before donating anything, it’s already been reported that scammers are in full force trying to influence where your money goes.
No degree needed. No spin detected. And probably have way more viewers that that local "news" journalist filming in the house with the giant 1980s style camera that is completely unnecessary.
And is it true that David Muir from one of the big media companies supported to be there, and I think that it was advertised as to help ? I truly hope not because I don’t think it’s to promote help but it’s to promote political influence for the left
Born and raised and still in Louisiana seen over my lifetime what I thought was hurricane devastation. Here I thought Katrina was unreal but after seeing footage of Tennessee and North Carolina I’m in utter shock. My heart goes out to all affected and I’m glad to see some of our troopers and heard our “Cajun Navy” has been out there too. I’m not much of a religious man but my thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll!
As I watched her stand in here house and show the land that was washed away and he dream of rebuilding, I couldn't help but think of what incredible strength she has!
Mark, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment but thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is my home. I live just south of Lake Lure/Chimney Rock and have had a difficult time getting reliable information about what’s going on there. Your video is equal parts comforting and terrifying. I hope the area can rebuild, people can move back onto their land, and businesses can open their doors again. It’s a beautiful area and a special place to many, many people including me. Again, thank you! ❤
You are becoming an amazing citizen journalist! I'm a retired newspaper reporter and I salute you. Your footage popped up on our YT "recommends" when we were looking for Hurricane Helene coverage. We're in California, and we're rooting for you all. Your area is so beautiful. I hope a couple years from now we can come see Chimney Rock and Asheville and support your area with a little tourism. Keep posting! You're doing better than the networks. Local reporters are always the best ones.
Yes!!! To know these personal types of videos exist..will be a recording for future generations to look back on when remembering this heartbreaking disaster ✌️
This made me tear-up . It is my hope that these people get the resources they need to get back on their feet. God bless . Many prayers are coming from everyone and everywhere.❤❤❤
@@chrismclain8587I was a special Ed teacher. We are not rich. Check your assumptions before you make ignorant comments. My husband I are as blue collar as it gets and we have earned every dime we have ever had. We have built our lives from the ground up and I hope you never know what it feels like to lose it all over night
@@atkins0727 Are you the “Very Goldilocks” victim? If so, I stand by my 200% statement and wondering if you have a GoFundMe or something that resembles it. I wish that videographers would post ways to send donations directly to you in the video or something, but it might be against YT video standards or open you up to more scams. I wish you all the best recovery either way. And I will be a tourist, there in the area, again, as soon as you all can get back on your feet.
This isn’t a natural disaster, nor was Hawaii. But I don’t think people are ready to have that conversation. Just like it took years for people to realize that COVID shots were a dangerous ruse..
The reality is this planet can shake us off like fleas anytime it wants to. We've been here for a blink of an eye compared to the earth, one day the water will wash everything away, and the cycle repeats.
@@haydenmammen6079wow, when did hurricanes become a unnatural disaster? Another conspiracy theorist i guess, so far the 3 fake conspiracies ive heard (of course among other fake news) have been debunked by local police and military…..
Man made weather my friend Been around forever!! They want their resources on that mountain. Gold, lithium and quartz. This was NOT an act of God. No such thing as mother nature.
I'm part of a crew helping to send a couple trucks from WI to NC. All misc supplies, food, tents, work gloves, etc. I watch this and think, "how do you even clean this kind of thing up?!" Where do you begin?? I don't know anybody who lives in NC, but my wife and I have both shed some tears watching all of this. God bless you all, and all the volunteers coming to help.
It’s so sad. I live right next-door in South Carolina. I feel so bad for them. Seeing the video of chimney rock I don’t think you can rebuild. Just plow it all away and it’s part of the mountain now. Mother nature reclaimed it sadly. This is so sad. I got just no words.
@@youtubeconnollyfamilyWith that northern accent??? 😂 We are so sick of you people. Just stay away from us. You don't look like, us, talk like us or act like us. Go back up north where y'all belong!
Excellent record of an historical event with excellent content, narration, audio and video recording, and natural speaking voice. This is better than professional news sources can manage. I didn’t need CC!
@@Harib_Al-Saqto be fair their isn’t any actual proof the earth is billions of years old, and he didn’t say that it is a canyon yet. But it’s sure as hell close to being one
My father, Stepmom, stepsister and her husband are in Bat Cave on Minihaha drive. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this footage!!! I haven’t been able to see anything that’s even remotely close to this video. It really clarifies what’s happening and the damage suffered
And you admit it publicly! Good on you. Most people can't admit when there wrong. It's especially rare to find it in a RUclips comment section. Respect 👊
understand what your saying. I had a bag of clothes with me to take to tornado victims that may need them and the people were rude, tG not all of them were.
@Codisrocks the video is a waste? Maybe so but it's bringing in money and awareness to the area which is important. Also I've helped locate people's homes and families with these videos and provide closure
In einem Teil Deutschlands hatten wir vor 2,5 Jahren eine Überschwemmung mit ähnlichem Ausmaß. Dort sind ganz viele Menschen aus ganz Deutschland hingefahren und haben tagelang bis wochenlang geholfen. Viele sind mit Traktoren, Baggern und Schneeraupen hingefahren oder Fahrgemeinschaften haben Schaufeln, Eimer und ähnliches mitgenommen. Und andere haben Aufladestationen für Handys aufgebaut. Ich wünsche euch allen viel Hilfe und viel Kraft. Alles Gute!
I saw on German News in Michigan USA. My family is all from Germany except me. MÜTTE ist von BERLIN und PAPA BRAUNLAUGE HARTZ. 1921/2. ICH LIEBE DICH HERR GOTT DANKE. I PRAYED FOR YOU AND YOUR AREA. THIS HAPPENED NEAR BAVARIA THIS SUMMER TOO. ALLES GUTE. LIEBE
Thank the government officials in that area for that not happening as much as it should. They have threatened arrest of some that were helping fly out stranded people with their own helicopters. Watch Queen City news for the story.
@@rainman6080 Not only that Queen City news interviewed the town manager (because the assistant chief was too big a coward) and she confirmed they told him to leave. Utterly shameful. That reporter did an excellent job - if anyone hasn't seen that video they should search RUclips for it. Queen City News.
Thank you so much for making the trek through that part of Chimney Rock! There are 12 of us with homes behind the Esmerelda Inn and we haven't been able to see what the condition is close by to us. All of the videos we've seen are either down close to town and Lake Lure or Bat Cave - very little in between. This is wonderful!
Mark, thank you so much for this information. I had the pleasure of visiting Chimney Rock in July, it is a beautiful place and to see this devastation is truly heartbreaking 😢 i hope one day this place can be restored to the beautiful place it was ❤
@@InTheKnobullshit, every other news outlet cares about the most sensational story and how many views they get. They’re so heavily biased and pushing their side of the story. News in America sucks
My grandmas house in gone! I wanna cry. I was raised right where you are ! listening to the incline rattle up and down from my bedroom. These are the best people you will ever have the privilege to know. I hope they all got out. Memories have my heart full right now.
@@Karma_is_my_copilot I'll admit it is a rough take and a little callous but it is a legitimate outlook. It's what allows people to rebuild over and over instead of feeling like the world is out to get you and giving up. The crudeness of the language makes it harder to take but the sentiment makes sense. We are a very insignificant part of a vast universe steeped in randomness and chaos. Sh*t is happening all the time, don't take it personal when it happens to you, keep your chin up and help your neighbors. This person is probably just trolling but this outlook has gotten me through quite a few tough times.
Hi mark,I am 75yo and grew up in Hendersonville, home of the Bearcats, of which my broth was one. I am so stressed for my childhood area, and have heard Henderson Co. Was pretty messed up. Thank you for all u r doing.lovoed Chimney ^rock!
The infrastructure damage is beyond belief. Im in california where we have had our own disasters but i had no idea how bad flooding can be. Thank you for posting.
As a Citizen Journalist you are documenting the history of your area not only for now but, also for the future. There was not one single story on the front page of the New York Times today about what's going on or not going on in the area. Which makes your videos all that more important for the world to see.
Tremendous respect for you posting this. No politicizing, no editorializing. Just going in, showing what happened, and speaking to the people that are there in a friendly conversational manner. Thank you.
That Logan…what a sweetheart. His accent..his politeness…his respect and his smile. These 2 young men helping in their own ways to show us the strength to keep moving forward 🙏
That is just so insane, the amount of damage there!! I’m a former wildland firefighter from California so, no stranger to seeing completely devastated areas, flood damage hits different. It like she said “it used to be land And now it’s just gone!”
As a Canadian who has been there over a dozen times, my heart goes out to the good people of Chimney Rock and the entire area devastated by the floods. Canadian volunteers are down there helping, I wish I was there helping too . . .🕊️
Grass? The whole lot is gone! Her home is teetering on the edge of a cliff now.. where is she supposed to rebuild at? Open her back door and fall to your death on the rocks. That’s very dangerous.
I am so glad to see Louisiana State Troopers helping y’all. The Cajun Navy is up there helping with rescue. We are so proud of these guys and praying for everyone! ❤❤❤
Hi Mark, I really appreciate you taking the time to walk all that way to clear things up that we hear on Facebook and other sites. You even filmed along your way so we could actually see what's going on. So from me to you, Thank you!!!
I came upon your channel by accident. I am so glad. You did an excellent job. I live in Pa, but have friends in North Carolina and some family, as well. I’m devastated on behalf of all the people 😢. You’re all in my prayers . God bless all .
I can understand why people wouldn’t want random people rummaging through their property, homes , cars , not everyone is there to help and it’s easy to take advantage of others loss. Thank you for the nice clear video.
I can see why people are being very weary. The poor Lahaina victims were forbidden to visit their homes months and complete strangers went through their property and remaining possessions. Talk about insult to injury 😢
@@rosean374I am on here trying to find out what is going on and how to help and where to send money, clothes and etc... This dude is better then the News! what are you talking about? 😢
@@terrak6710 @chadsonnenberg4220 @bu5hm4nn but it's not. He turned around the second authorities told him to do so. He was literally there to investigate the potential BS that authorities were doing in the area.
@nodnik7 the fact that our taxes are not there to help is disturbing. The military is not in full force rescue operations is disturbing. Just like Maui, East Pallinstien. Our government is not here to help us right now. So many Americans need help and nothing is done. Take $750 and shut up. I would like to see the politicians lose everything and get handed $750 and told to go live your life to the fullest.
@GlowingWalrus Florida. I have vacationed in those mountains a few times. I've hiked the chimney rock trail multiple times, and my wife was saved by the cable at the top of Hickory Nut Falls. I am hoping to live in Maggie Valley when I retire
I live here and this was the best footage and information I’ve seen!!! Thank you! Your video is the talk of the town. Everyone keeps saying did you. See that video? The response is one of two things. Yes! Best footage I’ve seen or no but I’ve heard about it please send it to me!
This is the best coverage I've seen. Honest, non-dramatic (heaven knows the situation is dramatic enough!) and matter-of-fact. Thank you for showing us what is going on in a non-hype way.
Unfortunately not everyone, or even very many, feel like you do. If hype and drama didn't sell, mainstream outlets wouldn't do it. As long as demand exists, supply will keep coming. I agree though, this is refreshing and well done. Personally, I don't watch network or cable news; I like more control over what I consume than whatever it is that NBC thinks will sell whatever the latest pharmaceutical is.
As a local thank you for proving the rumors false. I am so proud of how rutherford county has handled all this. We have a wonderful community. I am blessed even with damage from the storm.
Truth: The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. [Nahum 1:3 KJV]
@@dabeast987 people are saying this was a man made storm to move us off the land so it can be mined. Another rumor has been that there's a lot more dead than being reported. That there were so many dead the smell is bad. None of that is true. Also, that the government is refusing to let people come help. We have absolutely tons of people here helping. All the highways from the west are destroyed. They don't want people coming here from the west or shipments coming from the west because it is dangerous.
Was just there a couple of months ago! So sad!! Bought some shelving off a couple right down the road from Black Rock. New townhouses close to the river...hope they survived! Great job, sir!
Thank you Sir. That was not an easy hike, and dangerous to boot. You put in the work and 2 million views later we appreciate it. And thank you for the follow up about the police officer.
I loved the positive words of the guy that he interviewed. With so much loss and devistation all around him, but yet he is so possitive regaurdless of how much work is need to be done, one task at a time. Prayers for contenued possitive strenght. May God be with them and strepngthen them mentaly and physicaly daily.
@lexconor8498 you can't fully understand until you grab a shovel and dig in! Believe me, I went through a similar thing, and when you dig from sun up to sundown, to save your house, you gain the true perspective! I understand the feelings when you see the sightseeing, maintaining their distance so as not to get dirty! It can anger you!
Thanks for doing this brother. These stories and video needs to be seen to believe! It’s the most tragic scenes of my favorite place in my state! I’m so sad but so hopeful…so sorry for all those lost and missing. Of course all the animals that had no chance or ability to leave or escape is also heartbreaking! I pray for all those affected…stay strong and faithful!
Thank you for your excellent coverage and for being sensitive in not showing the deceased animal and for being careful and cautious as you walked about.
It was very kind of him to do that and save the person who loved that horse from seeing the body in a video. Kindness. We need more of it in the world.
I live in Australia and I have to admit that our media has spent very little time covering the aftermath of the Hurricane. Thanks for sharing this and thoughts and prayers to all those affected ❤.
If its any consolation American media did a crap job at covering your "brush fire" (we call em forest fires) and all we'd get is "the fires are still burning out of control in Australia, trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election" it was trump 24/7, not that anything has changed but there was ironically no other news in the us for 4 years other than orange man bad!!!
We had very heavy floods here in Central Europe just two weeks ago, lots of damage, communities washed away etc. Honestly, I fail to see why would MSM neeeed to report on it outside our countries (they did publish a few articles on it for the record). The same way that to me, this hurricans effect elicit only a cursory look -. this vid was randomly recommended to me, but i have no intention of watching it, even if i could i wouldnt be able to help, we got enough problem of our own. Amplification matters, but why would I sharee it with my local friends?
@@ffffuchs to strengthen the bonds of a global family facing crisis after crisis … isolation only weakens us … I saw the floods in Europe on a youtube channel … it’s come to people helping people! … Keep the Faith … Humanity will rise above the “distinctions and differences” that divide us. This video has brought some answers and comfort to many and attention from around the world as well. Thank You for posting!
We just got internet connection back (still no water) and I’m rattled by the lack of consistent media coverage of this crisis. Our neighbors in every direction have been devastated. I’ve not seen your channel before, but thank you-from the bottom of my heart-for taking the time to create this. Yes, for showing the scale of the destruction but especially for talking to survivors and helpers on the ground. We need more like you. 💗
This is YOUR GOVERNMENT TREATING you and MY FAMILY in South Georgia like shit. You don’t matter to your government and you don’t matter to ABC, NBC, CBS or MSNBC. They don’t care about you. But they sure do care about illegals because they have spent ALL OF THE MONEY EARMARKED FOR FEMA on free crap for illegals. These people are in my prayers, my family in S. Georgia had their city obliterated. And your government could care less. They think they don’t have to, because they think they have already stolen this election too. But we are watching. God bless all of you.
Social media is doing a pretty great job of letting people see what really is going on there. I live in southern NC & have been seeing great coverage since last Thurs. of everything that's gone on in NC & Tn. Not so much Fla & Ga. but we have seen some.
The woman in yoga wear is in ABSOLUTE shock. She is in high adrenaline mode trying to hold it together by disassociating/disconnecting from the harsh reality of it. It may take her a year to cry?
@@exposinginsanity That’s exactly what I said. So many of our neighbors are the same-their bodies are in surge mode just so they can power through. If they stopped even for a minute, they might not be able to recover. Others are in shock, paralyzed and dissociated, or falling into sobs on the side of the road. I’ve never hugged so many strangers while they cried, but now it feels like a kind of healing super power we all secretly possess and should offer each other wherever needed and as much as possible.
I appreciate your efforts to let us all see and know what is happening. The devastation is horrible, no one needs the added stress of these rumors and lies. The truth shall set us free, or maybe our fears. :)I just see such progress being made by many hands, but this will take years. So sorry for everything that so many have lost and of course mostly the lives lost. Bless you all I hope this can come back in a quick helpful way for everyone. Thank-you for taking us with you!
To all my fellow southerners who are reeling from this devastation right now: I wish I had more than just my prayers and what financial donations I’ve been able to make to offer you. If I could take the time off work to come help rebuild, I’d be there in a heartbeat. This stopped just south of where I am, and my heart is torn in two to see y’all suffering like this. Every single person who has been affected by this has been on my mind nonstop. Again, I wish I had more to offer. May God bless each and every one of you.
My grandfather lived between Boone and West Jefferson, North Carolina. I spent lots of time in all the towns along the Blue Ridge Parkway from Boone down to Ashville growing up. To see these images of North Carolina is just crushing my spirit. My heart aches for the people affected by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Thank you for providing such a peaceful and honest account of the area so devastated by the hurricane. The people impacted and their resolve are absolutely inspiring!
I have been hunting a Really Good Video of the Damage at Chimney Rock, THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST FOOTAGE I HAVE SEEN YET .. Made me Cry... I have been going to Chimney Rock for Year's and Year's, I use to live on Highway 9, and me and my daughters use to go here at least 6 times a year.. This literally BROKE MY HEART 💔 I can still Smell the Yummy Fudge... My Goodness I can't believe this.. PRAYING FOR EVERYONE IMPACTED BY THIS HORRIFIC HURRICANE... GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! 🙏
Keep putting out content like this. Those of us who have been through there many many times really want to know what is going on on the ground right now. You are doing a great job of capturing things in real time, and this is the best resource I've found so far.
My goodness I feel terrible for ALL the folks impacted by this storm May God watch over you and guide you and I will keep All of you in my prayers !!!!
People are donating and helping in anyway they can. My son is headed back to Asheville tomorrow to check on his house and neighbors. His car with be stocked with supplies. We all can't help Everyone but we can help someone. Prayers for all affected🌻❤️
What you're doing and the places you're getting to is amazing. We don't see or hear any of this on the news..you're very respectful and thorough. Thank you
Hey Mark, I know this will get buried in the heap of comments but I just want to say, you deserve some kind of award for these videos. Absolutely the best coverage of the aftermath that I have seen anywhere. At some moments it almost feels like a video game with the main character walking around a post-apocalyptic waste-land. Thank you for bringing such visceral footage to the public eye and doing it in a way that is respectful to the citizens of the area and not in typical sensationalized RUclips fashion. I am proud to call you a Paramotor brother.
When you look at the Post Office, the shop to the left is where my daughter-in-law worked until 2019-early 2020, when she had to stop working for health issues. Granddaughter was a waitress part-time until shortly after she graduated from high school in 2018, across the street at the River Walk restaurant. When we visited that area in 2012, they had just re-opened that road between Bat Cave and Chimney Road. A lot of rain had caused a land slide or two that closed the road. Thanks for the walk through, Mark. I'll have to tell my son about your videos.
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5OCT Edit: Unfortunately I have to address this. This video is specifically about the tiny area of Chimney Rock. If you heard "there's no looting, there's no bodies or smell" this is in strict reference to the street we were on in the video. I'm not discounting the devastation in other parts of WNC. There IS looting. There ARE bodies being discovered elsewhere. I just spoke with the owner of Featherheads. I recorded her business in this video downtown. She says the rumors are BS about her town Chimney Rock that she has been in for three decades. This video is the epitome of destruction. It's obviously bad, we need help in this area, and I'm not downplaying the hurt and devastation anywhere else.
She also gave me this organization as a safe/legit organization to donate to for Chimney Rock:
shorturl.at/qFcmB
8OCT Edit: During the interview at minute 11:35, I speak with Chelsea. Her husband Andy Wells is also in the house. "The Wells Family has organized this GoFundMe to benefit Andy (Western PA Native-“Go Steelers”) and Chelsea (Western NY Native-“Go Bills”) who have experienced a total loss of their home and possessions." - Here is the link below. Please consider donating!
gofund.me/8333f0ad
20OCT Edit:
Gus and his dog Bandit were found deceased underneath debris near Chimney Rock.
facebook.com/share/p/wxSNFd4TZMFccAzd/
I think a lot of people won't know what conspiracy I'm speaking of but it went viral so I had to ask questions to clear the air. It was starting to cause anger and confusion about what was REALLY happening in Chimney Rock. I was embarrassed to even ask the workers there but I did. Our focus shouldn't be on taking viral conspiracies as FACT but focusing that energy on helping the people of this region. I did 10 miles on foot this day to get to Chimney Rock. It wasn't easy. Anyway, resources below:
Edit: I've made my strava route public if it helps anyone. I'm not sure if you need an account or not to see it because it won't load for me if I'm logged out:
strava.app.link/FCEVnt3OqNb
A lot of people have been asking how they can help. Here's what I saw October 1st:
I think the area is starting to get saturated with very legitimate help. I'm not sure how many more hands on deck are needed but I could be wrong. Water is the obvious thing needed since water systems have been compromised/contaminated so if you can find a reputable organization to donate to for water and food, that's a good idea. I was in Swannanoa this morning - they were hit HARD. The river swept through there killing people, reducing homes to rubble, and destroying businesses. I saw random people there just setting up tents with water, food, coffee, snacks. I think that's a great idea as people are in clean up mode, exhausted, sad and they need these things - they can't get these items anyway because maybe their car was crushed, their road is washed out, power is out so grocery stores are closed, etc. People need fuel for their generators (lines are hours long at the stations that are open).
There are communities stuck on top of mountains due to their only line of access being completely destroyed with no hope of it being fixed anytime soon. They're requiring air drops and rescues and these guys seem to be doing a good job if you'd like to donate - Aerial Recovery Group (links below).
Wellness checks in the region are a good idea. A friend sent me www.unitedway.org/ as a way to sign up to do wellness checks if you're local. I'm not sure how that organization works but it's an idea. You can also look in forums and see people asking about specific addresses.
Crazy thing is, this is just a few communities. Asheville, Hendersonville, Burnsville, this whole region, needs assistance. People are coming to help in big ways now, though. I met a group down in the river today from Myrtle Beach, a search and rescue team. I talked with some Cajun Navy people on side by sides today. The more the merrier.
Aerial Recovery Group:
secure.givelively.org/donate/aerial-recovery/2024-hurricane-helene-disaster-response
Instagram: instagram.com/aerialrecoverygroup?igsh=MTM2eGY1bXFxcnh6Ng==
Many people are asking what they can bring or what to donate. It's hard for me to answer that. Please go on facebook and search for a reputable organization, where they are, and what they need. Someone like local churches, Samaritan's Purse, Cajun Navy 2016, etc. There are a lot of good organizations here right now but I don't know them all.
God Bless you and keep you safe. 🙏
Thank you so, much for doing this. I'm going to share this with timestamps so maybe we can calm down some of the anger. Here in Southern WV, we are hearing horror stories about our brothers and sisters in Southern Appalachia. Maybe this will help them focus more on help instead of anger and fear!
@@xDrFireflyMavis YES. I'm so glad this helps
@MarkHuneycutt please tell me how I can get numerous cases of adult men and women's clothing and a few cases of boys clothing down to your area. I am in PA and I don't have much cash myself but I have hundreds of pieces of good clothing-especially alot for the upcoming colder months- that I want to donate to the people of WNC. Please help me to help them? I lost both my parents in 2022 and I still have all of their clothes, some brand new! Thank you!
Keep up the good work! Getting the word out through people's stories of the storm and survival are important to giving others hope. Durham, NC based and are sending up as many supplies as we can manage to Western NC.
Dude single handedly provided better coverage of this tragedy than the billion dollar main stream media. Well done.
It's always the people never the government or the news.
1 million percent agree!! Thank you
Totally agree with you
And the main stream News and government will access his video to do their job on the cheap and claim it cost billions to inspect and determine how to make the roads better. And if what they do fails they will claim that it was inadequate coverage that caused their mistakes.
They could easily cover this, those media companies are being paid NOT to-by our government.
The new form of real journalism
this is why the legacy media is dying
Amen to that!
John Kerry all the while wants social media communication[free speech] shut down. Cell tower [still standing] back up systems failed? Did all the cell towers wash away or were they in mudslides? Does this show how widespread the total devastation really is from the Southern Appalachian Mountains to the Northern Appalachian Mountains ?
Yes ..Legacy media has been dead to me for over 4 years now .
ACTUAL coverage without all the sensationalism and innuendos and advertising from the MSM.
Thank you for this! You passed our house in Chimney rock - we saw our stairs!! That was our ladder you walked over. We have wanted to see the area so we appreciate this. Truly, thank you!
Hope you all are safe. Im so sorry you are dealing with this.
God Bless you! stay strong better times are coming
I hope to come back someday soon. I hope you do too.
..I'm so sorry of your loss have been through a lot of disasters and some things but I have never seen it to this capacity and my heart and prayers are with you. My church is praying for everyone as well and I will be bringing some donations down with me when but I'm so so glad that
I'll be praying for you.
This is what people want to watch. Real, raw, journalism. Thanks
Hope to see you soon! Nanz
I live here. I grew up here. So so glad to be alive but after the adrenaline has worn off and you realize the devastation there is no other feeling comparable. Thank you mark for documenting this so well for the world to see what we are going through.
Went through devastating wildfires 2017 in Santa Rosa, Ca. It takes time! Hang in there. Insurance companies are a bear, neighbors are a blessing, and rebuilding happens. Praying for your whole community!
Sorry for your loss. Having lived thru the Blizzard of 78 and flooding by the ocean I have a fraction of the idea of what yall are going thru. We got hit hard back then but this is 100x or greater the damage. Our government needs to divert ALL Ukraine and other foreign aid to right here at home!!!!
I’m so sorry your community is going through this. I’ve been through many hurricanes and the aftermath. It becomes demoralizing… but this, too, shall pass.
Man made weather to create catastrophes. Part of the new war, weaponized weather. They been crying global warming then climate change to conceal their plan. The war "notes" need to be put to an end. END THE FED!!!!
Now think about Ukraine
Somebody yelled "Go Home!!" but if people like you don't document what is really happening then the real stories will never get known. Well done sir.
@@MissyMuthaTruckiN Wrong, BORIS. The fed has sent help, though that slacker fire chief DID turn away the helicopter pilot - I hope he went somewhere that a capable person was in charge.
Wrong you trite mofo..WE WERE TURNED AWAY!! SO STFU @@chrissupport
@@chrissupport that fire chief is still on the payroll too, so the town of Lake Lure where he works, is apparently very happy with what he did.
if anyone is making donations, figure out a way to make damn sure that your money doesn't go to Lake Lure or anywhere near it, they dont deserve a dime if they have this asshole still on the payroll
As a survivor of Hurricane Katrina & volunteer: folks get leary of vandalism, etc.
He was wrong tho, it’s no conspiracy. Just Google “Blackrock lithium mine contract NC” & the article is there. They got State & Fed permits on 9/24/2024. Abermale Corp. I hope those residents hold out, but I guess if they’re dead, they can’t fight?
Major news organizations can put a journalist in a war zone in the middle east but they can’t get one into North Carolina. Thanks for this video coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
@@46wireboy Yes you are correct. They are all owned by HYDRA. Follow the money and you can figure out who or what benefits from the situation. There is always a motive behind the madness. Hydra is real, BTW. They don’t call themselves Hydra, but they act analogous to Hydra in the Marvel comics. The evil organization behind virtually every industry and government. Bankers probably are at the heart of it, but it stretches into every area of modern life.
Rule #6.5: rarely show accurate portrayals (real or fictional) of rural white people. Especially if they are low income.
Stop watching your fake, right-wing channels. There is a ton of coverage on CNN & MSNBC.
@@RodCornholioNot enough mouths missing teeth for you?
They're just following orders... or lack thereof.
Oh my God, I'm from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, and seeing this devastation reminds me so much of what we experienced 7 years ago during Hurricane Maria... I'm a retired veteran and served the National Guard for 30 years, I was on several deployments and during Maria, I worked for 6 months trying to help us get back on our feet, and I know perfectly well what it feels like... many blessings to all of you and your families.
I keep thinking about Puerto Rico. Tthe lack of response and the media not really covering it really came to light after Maria.
@@MikeDest, Trump was a complete azz to Puerto Rico.
@@LouMontana-wc7nr yeah he was, that’s why I think people need to check themselves blaming Harris. 1. She isn’t the president. 2. Trump dropped the ball hard with Maria. It’s been bad no matter the party
@@MikeDest, there is no human compassion with Trump supporters.
@LouMontana-wc7nr honestly, the majority of us didn't take it like that, remember that he's not the traditional politician, he just is the way he is.
Hi, we were in Chimney Rock , across from Rainbow bridge when the flood came thru. Our car is embedded in the house across the street. truly scary, as soon as they cleared the bridge, we walked across to get help. Your video really captures the destruction. Thanks for posting
I’m so glad you’re safe.
Did you stay during the storm? I'm sure people here would love to hear your experience.
@@MarkHuneycutt Yes, we were there during the storm. We tried to get out before the flood, but all roads were already blocked by down trees. So we backed tracked to the house. the flood waters came so fast there was no escape once it started. it seemed to have come from 3 directions. Down the road from chimney, around a bend and then across the street from the raging river.
Can you confirm whether the story I heard is true that the town of Chimney Rock had a "town meeting" and were told that the government is taking the land and everything will be bulldozed?
@criticaloptimist7961 did you watch the video and listen? Try watching the whole thing,the legit info is there.
Bless that lady and her family. Thank you for allowing her to share her story. It feels like she needed to share and you were kind and patient to give her that outlet.
Yes, part of recovery from something like this is to tell the personal stories and experiences. Let it out.
I’m so glad she’s and her family are okay and she was willing to share her story but did she find her other cat???
@@happytimz37 that's what I wanted to know!
Bless her heart about the flooring…pretty sure this wasn’t what the manufacturer had in mind when engineering the product.
The woman should have dressed properly for the interview. Her habit of wearing such tight & revealing clothes should be changed immediately. Why do so many women dress like succubus seductresses??? I prefer a woman to have more modesty in her attire.
Better footage and video quality than every single news station combined……. Thank you and I am so sorry for all the folks up there.
It's good that there isn't a bunch of news crews on the ground getting in the way. His impact on foot and an ATV is a lot smaller than several vehicles full of news equipment. The time and place for them is not until after infrastructure is in place again and the locals are seen to.
Same reason you don't want a bunch of politicians running around in disaster zones.
@@anthonyr4824 The governor, president and vice president are helping provide aid. They need to see the damage to understand the extent and make plans.
No one need people walking in to dangerous areas due to absurd conspiracies
@@pollysshore2539 they don't need to see it outside of maybe the governor. Their representatives on the aid teams should be able to provide more than sufficient representations of the situation on the ground, it's their job. I hope that doesn't come across as too aggressive, as I don't mean it to be.
Leadership from a government standpoint should be decentralized into the people that are experts at what they're doing and from what I've been hearing that is how it has been going, which is good
absolutely. i don't even bother watching news channels for these people doing the videos are the reals news.
If the media was truly professional they would be doing what he is doing right now.
People have been threatened with arrest trying to help who actually have certification.
People are also being DENIED the pathetic amount of $750 PER HOUSEHOLD that was offered by Kamala. And FEMA is broke because they gave over 1.4 billion to illegal immigrants. And sent enough to Ukraine to give EVERY PERSON $4,500.
So while some things are conspiracy. Everything I just said is truth. And all of that is enough to show incompetence in the current administration.
Im from WNC and this means a lot. I’ve been working nonstop these last 2ish weeks to do all that I can to help because I was mostly okay. Thank you so much for opening peoples eyes to the rest of the world.
Even amid all the devastation, I couldn't help but think how beautiful it is there!
It is a beautiful gorge!
I've played in those mountains for many years. Its a poor region like much of Appalachia but it is absolutely gorgeous scenery. Enough so that we bought our retirement land there, and the people are just salt of the earth. I'm in eastern NC for a few more years, and churches and schools like mine are all collecting and staging HUGE amounts of supplies for them - I'm taking a trailer full tomorrow, and my wife, children, and I are already signed up for volunteer help over Thanksgiving - we were heading there with a cabin rental anyways, and we cannot think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving than helping some of those people have a LITTLE to be thankful of: Their fellow citizens.
I’ve been up many times collecting geo samples…there’s part of me that was envious of his hike! I love a good scramble.
But unfortunately I was scrambling carelessly yesterday cutting trees off lines with a friend and turned my ankle. 😭
No kidding!
@@0zoneTherapyCures I am a local. We live in a very beautiful place and the people here are just as beautiful. I am so proud of my community. Please consider visiting later we will need the tourism dollars to rebuild.
this is the clearest coverage and videos we've seen of the damage so far. praying for you all
True old fashioned journalism. Well done.
@@chadsonnenberg4220 I agree 100%
He was honest and empathetic, but for every person like him there are dozens more spreading lies about the tragedy and they get a lot of viewers also. But please do your research before donating anything, it’s already been reported that scammers are in full force trying to influence where your money goes.
Seeing the police car there reminds me of a zombie movie
No degree needed. No spin detected. And probably have way more viewers that that local "news" journalist filming in the house with the giant 1980s style camera that is completely unnecessary.
And is it true that David Muir from one of the big media companies supported to be there, and I think that it was advertised as to help ? I truly hope not because I don’t think it’s to promote help but it’s to promote political influence for the left
Born and raised and still in Louisiana seen over my lifetime what I thought was hurricane devastation. Here I thought Katrina was unreal but after seeing footage of Tennessee and North Carolina I’m in utter shock. My heart goes out to all affected and I’m glad to see some of our troopers and heard our “Cajun Navy” has been out there too. I’m not much of a religious man but my thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll!
Thank you for your top notch reporting and your calm and caring nature!
This woman was an amazing person to interview, and you did the most respectful and genuine job of interviewing her.
Hahaha
@@xxGothrd why hahaha what is funny about any of this .. ???????
@@xxGothrd What in the world is funny about this!??
@@xxGothrdass
As I watched her stand in here house and show the land that was washed away and he dream of rebuilding, I couldn't help but think of what incredible strength she has!
Mark, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment but thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is my home. I live just south of Lake Lure/Chimney Rock and have had a difficult time getting reliable information about what’s going on there. Your video is equal parts comforting and terrifying. I hope the area can rebuild, people can move back onto their land, and businesses can open their doors again. It’s a beautiful area and a special place to many, many people including me. Again, thank you! ❤
Prayers for you and your family and all those effected 🙏🙏
You’re not forgotten, most of us just have no way to reach you. We’re contributing to charities like Mercury One who can fly in and deliver supplies.
I’m so sorry.
I was raised there too! He showed my grandmas house in the video gone. I wanna cry. Hope your folks are ok God Bl SS.
@@deb4guest953 A big hug to you my dear. I’m so sorry.
From a historical aspect, these videos and interviews are invaluable. Thank you for taking the time to document this tragedy.
From someone in Appalachia - thank you for putting the work in to do this.
Good personal effort and a balanced report of “on the actual scene”. BTW, “sweating’ like a dog”-dogs don’t sweat. 😅
@@splitliving I said the same thing about dogs. Just as he said it. 😀
Appalachia is beautiful. I wld live to visit one day. always been intrigued
You are becoming an amazing citizen journalist! I'm a retired newspaper reporter and I salute you. Your footage popped up on our YT "recommends" when we were looking for Hurricane Helene coverage. We're in California, and we're rooting for you all. Your area is so beautiful. I hope a couple years from now we can come see Chimney Rock and Asheville and support your area with a little tourism. Keep posting! You're doing better than the networks. Local reporters are always the best ones.
From a historical aspect, these videos and interviews are invaluable.
Thank you for taking the time to document this tragedy.
Yes thank you
right up there with the 2011 japan tsunami videos I would say. just wow
Yes!!! To know these personal types of videos exist..will be a recording for future generations to look back on when remembering this heartbreaking disaster ✌️
This made me tear-up . It is my hope that these people get the resources they need to get back on their feet. God bless . Many prayers are coming from everyone and everywhere.❤❤❤
"Very Goldilocks" victim has a wonderful outlook and humor about the situation. Such resilience. I hope her and her family recover 200%.
Another rich Yankee as it's best
That river looked so beautiful. If its was different before, well its better now.
So sorry for your loss. Thankful you made it out.
@@chrismclain8587I was a special Ed teacher. We are not rich. Check your assumptions before you make ignorant comments. My husband I are as blue collar as it gets and we have earned every dime we have ever had. We have built our lives from the ground up and I hope you never know what it feels like to lose it all over night
@@atkins0727 Are you the “Very Goldilocks” victim? If so, I stand by my 200% statement and wondering if you have a GoFundMe or something that resembles it. I wish that videographers would post ways to send donations directly to you in the video or something, but it might be against YT video standards or open you up to more scams. I wish you all the best recovery either way. And I will be a tourist, there in the area, again, as soon as you all can get back on your feet.
Literally boots on the ground journalism. It's so heartbreaking yet humbling how nature is a powerful force to reckon with.
I remember when Anderson Cooper use to do this..now the mainstream media cares about nothing and no one
This isn’t a natural disaster, nor was Hawaii. But I don’t think people are ready to have that conversation. Just like it took years for people to realize that COVID shots were a dangerous ruse..
The reality is this planet can shake us off like fleas anytime it wants to. We've been here for a blink of an eye compared to the earth, one day the water will wash everything away, and the cycle repeats.
@@haydenmammen6079wow, when did hurricanes become a unnatural disaster? Another conspiracy theorist i guess, so far the 3 fake conspiracies ive heard (of course among other fake news) have been debunked by local police and military…..
Man made weather my friend
Been around forever!! They want their resources on that mountain. Gold, lithium and quartz. This was NOT an act of God. No such thing as mother nature.
I'm part of a crew helping to send a couple trucks from WI to NC. All misc supplies, food, tents, work gloves, etc. I watch this and think, "how do you even clean this kind of thing up?!" Where do you begin?? I don't know anybody who lives in NC, but my wife and I have both shed some tears watching all of this. God bless you all, and all the volunteers coming to help.
Im sorry for what happened to yall. Please know youve been HEARD!
It’s so sad. I live right next-door in South Carolina. I feel so bad for them. Seeing the video of chimney rock I don’t think you can rebuild. Just plow it all away and it’s part of the mountain now. Mother nature reclaimed it sadly. This is so sad. I got just no words.
@@youtubeconnollyfamilyWith that northern accent??? 😂 We are so sick of you people. Just stay away from us. You don't look like, us, talk like us or act like us. Go back up north where y'all belong!
Thank you for your effort to help and all prayers appreciated!
scientists have been warning people for deacdes. but ya, sure, Joe Blow with an Associate's degree knows better.
Excellent record of an historical event with excellent content, narration, audio and video recording, and natural speaking voice. This is better than professional news sources can manage. I didn’t need CC!
This is how journalism should be.
it literally geographically changed the landscape, which is so crazy to wrap your head around.
If there is climate change bid3n is to blame
Just proves you don't need millions of years to make a canyon
@@MassiveGarbage That's not a canyon....
The earth is billions of years old.
@@Harib_Al-Saqto be fair their isn’t any actual proof the earth is billions of years old, and he didn’t say that it is a canyon yet. But it’s sure as hell close to being one
@@AliForTruthbro forgot about radioactive decay
My father, Stepmom, stepsister and her husband are in Bat Cave on Minihaha drive. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this footage!!!
I haven’t been able to see anything that’s even remotely close to this video. It really clarifies what’s happening and the damage suffered
Thank you Mark for doing this! I too fell victim to the misinformation. It’s good that you are doing this to help people see the truth.
And you admit it publicly! Good on you. Most people can't admit when there wrong. It's especially rare to find it in a RUclips comment section. Respect 👊
I wish that guy saying "Go home" knew how much reach and impact your video has. Good on you for documenting this for posterity.
understand what your saying. I had a bag of clothes with me to take to tornado victims that may need them and the people were rude, tG not all of them were.
@@maryj2671 I also get where the guy is coming from though, it is misguided anger because as usual the bad apples spoil the bunch.
@@FirstDagger Yea. He's frustrated. Who knows, maybe his house is gone. I can't be mad at him.
@Codisrocks the video is a waste? Maybe so but it's bringing in money and awareness to the area which is important. Also I've helped locate people's homes and families with these videos and provide closure
@@Codisrocksyou can’t be serious
In einem Teil Deutschlands hatten wir vor 2,5 Jahren eine Überschwemmung mit ähnlichem Ausmaß. Dort sind ganz viele Menschen aus ganz Deutschland hingefahren und haben tagelang bis wochenlang geholfen. Viele sind mit Traktoren, Baggern und Schneeraupen hingefahren oder Fahrgemeinschaften haben Schaufeln, Eimer und ähnliches mitgenommen. Und andere haben Aufladestationen für Handys aufgebaut. Ich wünsche euch allen viel Hilfe und viel Kraft. Alles Gute!
I saw on German News in Michigan USA. My family is all from Germany except me.
MÜTTE ist von BERLIN und PAPA BRAUNLAUGE HARTZ. 1921/2. ICH LIEBE DICH HERR GOTT DANKE. I PRAYED FOR YOU AND YOUR AREA.
THIS HAPPENED NEAR BAVARIA THIS SUMMER TOO. ALLES GUTE. LIEBE
Very encouraging, Thank you ❤😊
Thank the government officials in that area for that not happening as much as it should. They have threatened arrest of some that were helping fly out stranded people with their own helicopters. Watch Queen City news for the story.
Queen City news has the story no need to delete comments. Jody Barr reported how a pilot was threatened with arrest.
@@rainman6080 Not only that Queen City news interviewed the town manager (because the assistant chief was too big a coward) and she confirmed they told him to leave. Utterly shameful. That reporter did an excellent job - if anyone hasn't seen that video they should search RUclips for it. Queen City News.
Thank you so much for making the trek through that part of Chimney Rock! There are 12 of us with homes behind the Esmerelda Inn and we haven't been able to see what the condition is close by to us. All of the videos we've seen are either down close to town and Lake Lure or Bat Cave - very little in between. This is wonderful!
Mark, thank you so much for this information. I had the pleasure of visiting Chimney Rock in July, it is a beautiful place and to see this devastation is truly heartbreaking 😢 i hope one day this place can be restored to the beautiful place it was ❤
This is by far the best footage update I’ve seen on chimney rock. Thanks for sharing.
MAN THIS REMINDS ME OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN WE USED TO HAVE REAL NEWS COVERAGE WELL DONE!!
This is no different than any other coverage. Take off the tin foil hat.
@@InTheKno no problem whoopie
@@InTheKnobullshit, every other news outlet cares about the most sensational story and how many views they get. They’re so heavily biased and pushing their side of the story. News in America sucks
There are real journalists covering disasters and wars and giving their lives. In these days, too.
@@InTheKno more like take off the rose-tinted glasses bro. bet you don’t do any real research into so-called conspiracy theories
My grandmas house in gone! I wanna cry. I was raised right where you are ! listening to the incline rattle up and down from my bedroom. These are the best people you will ever have the privilege to know. I hope they all got out. Memories have my heart full right now.
I'm so sorry 💔
@@xxGothrd except when it happens to you. then you don't say things like, "shit happens. "
@@Karma_is_my_copilot I'll admit it is a rough take and a little callous but it is a legitimate outlook. It's what allows people to rebuild over and over instead of feeling like the world is out to get you and giving up. The crudeness of the language makes it harder to take but the sentiment makes sense. We are a very insignificant part of a vast universe steeped in randomness and chaos. Sh*t is happening all the time, don't take it personal when it happens to you, keep your chin up and help your neighbors. This person is probably just trolling but this outlook has gotten me through quite a few tough times.
Was it on or close to the river ?
Sorry for your loss. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Hi mark,I am 75yo and grew up in Hendersonville, home of the Bearcats, of which my broth was one. I am so stressed for my childhood area, and have heard Henderson Co. Was pretty messed up. Thank you for all u r doing.lovoed Chimney ^rock!
The infrastructure damage is beyond belief. Im in california where we have had our own disasters but i had no idea how bad flooding can be. Thank you for posting.
As a Citizen Journalist you are documenting the history of your area not only for now but, also for the future. There was not one single story on the front page of the New York Times today about what's going on or not going on in the area. Which makes your videos all that more important for the world to see.
Tremendous respect for you posting this. No politicizing, no editorializing. Just going in, showing what happened, and speaking to the people that are there in a friendly conversational manner. Thank you.
amen to that!
The media doesn't wanna show the damage to justify seizing donations and giving people 750$
Yes. 100% agree.
@@jsample12 This.
Yes, so much respect for the people who live there! More of this!
That Logan…what a sweetheart. His accent..his politeness…his respect and his smile. These 2 young men helping in their own ways to show us the strength to keep moving forward 🙏
That is just so insane, the amount of damage there!! I’m a former wildland firefighter from California so, no stranger to seeing completely devastated areas, flood damage hits different. It like she said “it used to be land And now it’s just gone!”
As a Canadian who has been there over a dozen times, my heart goes out to the good people of Chimney Rock and the entire area devastated by the floods. Canadian volunteers are down there helping, I wish I was there helping too . . .🕊️
That nice lady that lost her entire home, she also cared that she lost all her grass. She has such a good attitude and outlook.
I hope her cat is okay.
Yeah that was a lovely little place they had. I hope things turn out satisfactorily for them.
Grass? The whole lot is gone! Her home is teetering on the edge of a cliff now.. where is she supposed to rebuild at? Open her back door and fall to your death on the rocks. That’s very dangerous.
@@godzilla_lives exactly! that's all i care about
Unfortunately, after floating away, that would be a miracle.
Great reporting of what we are NOT seeing on the news. And... You channeled your best mountain goat to cover this terrain! Excellent job!
I am so glad to see Louisiana State Troopers helping y’all. The Cajun Navy is up there helping with rescue. We are so proud of these guys and praying for everyone! ❤❤❤
Love our Cancun Navy❤
Please if anyone donates make sure it's to Cajun Navy 2016 because someone hijacked their original name. Thanks
I was in Swannanoa bringing in relief supplies...saw Indiana SHP Nebraska S&R and many others
So many memories in Chimney Rock ..grew up in that area..hurts to see it this way
Hi Mark, I really appreciate you taking the time to walk all that way to clear things up that we hear on Facebook and other sites.
You even filmed along your way so we could actually see what's going on.
So from me to you, Thank you!!!
The nickname Fakebook isn’t for nothing 😮😢😅
Thanks for checking this out for all of us. Bless you and all those helping and all those who lost their homes and lives
I came upon your channel by accident. I am so glad. You did an excellent job. I live in Pa, but have friends in North Carolina and some family, as well. I’m devastated on behalf of all the people 😢. You’re all in my prayers . God bless all .
You're doing a great job Mark.
I can understand why people wouldn’t want random people rummaging through their property, homes , cars , not everyone is there to help and it’s easy to take advantage of others loss. Thank you for the nice clear video.
I can see why people are being very weary. The poor Lahaina victims were forbidden to visit their homes months and complete strangers went through their property and remaining possessions. Talk about insult to injury 😢
@@Jennifermcintyre 😔
18:18 Says that exactly. They sense the theft coming. God Bless these people.
18:18 senses theft coming his instincts aren't lying.
They have already arrested people for looting homes
This is the real America, United, strong, resourceful in crisis, and brave.
🌌🌎💜🫂💙🇺🇲🙏 Love from Scotland 🏴💙
I’m so glad your passing all this information to help us get out of this! Thank you!
The most heart breaking words humanity has ever spoke.."it's just gone"
Worse "he, she, or they are just gone." Both are bad.
"I have aids" really hits hard too
An actual real journalist, reporting what you see. Thank you.
you mean promoting tragedy tourism for views
@rosean374 🤣 I love self-righteous people like yourself you are the reason why nobody has 5 stars on Amazon always something to pick on.
@@rosean374I am on here trying to find out what is going on and how to help and where to send money, clothes and etc... This dude is better then the News! what are you talking about? 😢
@@rosean374 you should be relocated to another planet
@@terrak6710 @chadsonnenberg4220 @bu5hm4nn but it's not. He turned around the second authorities told him to do so. He was literally there to investigate the potential BS that authorities were doing in the area.
This was one of the nicest communities I've ever been. I'm so sorry for them. The people are the nicest you have ever met
They are LITERALLY trying to make believe that there were almost no one.
Downplaying the victims.
It's ( from my perspective ) extremely disturbing.
@nodnik7 the fact that our taxes are not there to help is disturbing. The military is not in full force rescue operations is disturbing. Just like Maui, East Pallinstien. Our government is not here to help us right now. So many Americans need help and nothing is done. Take $750 and shut up. I would like to see the politicians lose everything and get handed $750 and told to go live your life to the fullest.
@@ChrisvilleUSAwhat state do you live in
@GlowingWalrus Florida. I have vacationed in those mountains a few times. I've hiked the chimney rock trail multiple times, and my wife was saved by the cable at the top of Hickory Nut Falls. I am hoping to live in Maggie Valley when I retire
I live here and this was the best footage and information I’ve seen!!! Thank you! Your video is the talk of the town. Everyone keeps saying did you. See that video? The response is one of two things. Yes! Best footage I’ve seen or no but I’ve heard about it please send it to me!
This is the best coverage I've seen. Honest, non-dramatic (heaven knows the situation is dramatic enough!) and matter-of-fact. Thank you for showing us what is going on in a non-hype way.
Unfortunately not everyone, or even very many, feel like you do. If hype and drama didn't sell, mainstream outlets wouldn't do it. As long as demand exists, supply will keep coming. I agree though, this is refreshing and well done. Personally, I don't watch network or cable news; I like more control over what I consume than whatever it is that NBC thinks will sell whatever the latest pharmaceutical is.
The woman was very articulate detailing her experience w an amazing attitude. Hope she's able to rebuild. Fantastic coverage, Mark. Thank you
I think is still in shock. 🙏
Do you know what happened whit the cat? My English is very basic and I couldnt understand
@@ROXVERO73they saved the kitten and dog but one cat swam out and took off up the mountain (hopefully will come back again).
As a local thank you for proving the rumors false. I am so proud of how rutherford county has handled all this. We have a wonderful community. I am blessed even with damage from the storm.
Truth: The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. [Nahum 1:3 KJV]
Out of curiosity, what have been the rumors? I have heard so many different things.
@@dabeast987 people are saying this was a man made storm to move us off the land so it can be mined. Another rumor has been that there's a lot more dead than being reported. That there were so many dead the smell is bad. None of that is true. Also, that the government is refusing to let people come help. We have absolutely tons of people here helping. All the highways from the west are destroyed. They don't want people coming here from the west or shipments coming from the west because it is dangerous.
@dabeast987 i tried to reply with answers and youtube is deleting my comments
@@mw6346 Me 2 what were u trying to say? U can speak in code.
Thanks for your incredible effort and honesty. God bless us everyone!
Videos like this are whats moving people to donate. Thanks so much.
DONATE TO CHURCHES ONLY.
Theyll send the money to africa or mexico lmao
Billy at PermaPasturesFarm has the link to donate to a Go Fund Me, since FEMA not helping there’s a big group of residents doing it.
@@BarBeeHoney FEMA has been there since Sunday. Get your facts straight.
*DO NOT DONATE TO FEMA OR RED CROSS.*
Literally criminal what they do with those funds.
This has been the best video coverage of that area! Thank you ❤🙏
Was just there a couple of months ago! So sad!! Bought some shelving off a couple right down the road from Black Rock. New townhouses close to the river...hope they survived! Great job, sir!
Thank you Sir. That was not an easy hike, and dangerous to boot. You put in the work and 2 million views later we appreciate it. And thank you for the follow up about the police officer.
I loved the positive words of the guy that he interviewed. With so much loss and devistation all around him, but yet he is so possitive regaurdless of how much work is need to be done, one task at a time. Prayers for contenued possitive strenght. May God be with them and strepngthen them mentaly and physicaly daily.
Mark, you're doing some great work as a citizen journalist. Your efforts are deeply appreciated.
A picture is worth a 1000 words. Thank you for doing this so those of us who didn't have to experience this nightmare can understand and empathize.
@lexconor8498 you can't fully understand until you grab a shovel and dig in! Believe me, I went through a similar thing, and when you dig from sun up to sundown, to save your house, you gain the true perspective! I understand the feelings when you see the sightseeing, maintaining their distance so as not to get dirty! It can anger you!
Thank You so much for blurring the poor dead horse. I don't know about others, but I truly appreciate it.
I debated it. Glad I covered it.
I dont mind seeing a dead animal, but knowing its a monetized video.... I would blur it.... excellent video by the way, and interview of that owner!
Do u eat meat?
@@JohnnyAnderson1 Worried the video would get removed. Plus people don't really need to see a bloated horse
@@MarkHuneycutt thank you for that, or if you are going to show it, please provide warning and timestamps.
Thanks for doing this brother. These stories and video needs to be seen to believe! It’s the most tragic scenes of my favorite place in my state! I’m so sad but so hopeful…so sorry for all those lost and missing. Of course all the animals that had no chance or ability to leave or escape is also heartbreaking! I pray for all those affected…stay strong and faithful!
Thank you for your excellent coverage and for being sensitive in not showing the deceased animal and for being careful and cautious as you walked about.
It was very kind of him to do that and save the person who loved that horse from seeing the body in a video. Kindness. We need more of it in the world.
well, he would get de-monetized if he showed it too.
Yes his video needs to make money 😂
I live in Australia and I have to admit that our media has spent very little time covering the aftermath of the Hurricane. Thanks for sharing this and thoughts and prayers to all those affected ❤.
Adding my prayers and hugs from South Eastern Australia. Blessings, Dot
If its any consolation American media did a crap job at covering your "brush fire" (we call em forest fires) and all we'd get is "the fires are still burning out of control in Australia, trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election" it was trump 24/7, not that anything has changed but there was ironically no other news in the us for 4 years other than orange man bad!!!
We had very heavy floods here in Central Europe just two weeks ago, lots of damage, communities washed away etc. Honestly, I fail to see why would MSM neeeed to report on it outside our countries (they did publish a few articles on it for the record). The same way that to me, this hurricans effect elicit only a cursory look -. this vid was randomly recommended to me, but i have no intention of watching it, even if i could i wouldnt be able to help, we got enough problem of our own. Amplification matters, but why would I sharee it with my local friends?
@@ffffuchs to strengthen the bonds of a global family facing crisis after crisis … isolation only weakens us … I saw the floods in Europe on a youtube channel … it’s come to people helping people! … Keep the Faith … Humanity will rise above the “distinctions and differences” that divide us. This video has brought some answers and comfort to many and attention from around the world as well. Thank You for posting!
@@ffffuchswhat country are you from
We just got internet connection back (still no water) and I’m rattled by the lack of consistent media coverage of this crisis. Our neighbors in every direction have been devastated. I’ve not seen your channel before, but thank you-from the bottom of my heart-for taking the time to create this. Yes, for showing the scale of the destruction but especially for talking to survivors and helpers on the ground. We need more like you. 💗
This is YOUR GOVERNMENT TREATING you and MY FAMILY in South Georgia like shit. You don’t matter to your government and you don’t matter to ABC, NBC, CBS or MSNBC. They don’t care about you. But they sure do care about illegals because they have spent ALL OF THE MONEY EARMARKED FOR FEMA on free crap for illegals.
These people are in my prayers, my family in S. Georgia had their city obliterated. And your government could care less.
They think they don’t have to, because they think they have already stolen this election too. But we are watching. God bless all of you.
Social media is doing a pretty great job of letting people see what really is going on there. I live in southern NC & have been seeing great coverage since last Thurs. of everything that's gone on in NC & Tn. Not so much Fla & Ga. but we have seen some.
The woman in yoga wear is in ABSOLUTE shock. She is in high adrenaline mode trying to hold it together by disassociating/disconnecting from the harsh reality of it. It may take her a year to cry?
@@exposinginsanity That’s exactly what I said. So many of our neighbors are the same-their bodies are in surge mode just so they can power through. If they stopped even for a minute, they might not be able to recover. Others are in shock, paralyzed and dissociated, or falling into sobs on the side of the road.
I’ve never hugged so many strangers while they cried, but now it feels like a kind of healing super power we all secretly possess and should offer each other wherever needed and as much as possible.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I appreciate your efforts to let us all see and know what is happening. The devastation is horrible, no one needs the added stress of these rumors and lies. The truth shall set us free, or maybe our fears. :)I just see such progress being made by many hands, but this will take years. So sorry for everything that so many have lost and of course mostly the lives lost. Bless you all I hope this can come back in a quick helpful way for everyone. Thank-you for taking us with you!
Absolutely amazing work Mark. I wish there was an Emmy award for citizens journalism because you would definitely deserve it.
Thank you for being a citizen journalist young man. The devastation is overwhelming. Much love and God bless from West Tenn.
To all my fellow southerners who are reeling from this devastation right now: I wish I had more than just my prayers and what financial donations I’ve been able to make to offer you. If I could take the time off work to come help rebuild, I’d be there in a heartbeat. This stopped just south of where I am, and my heart is torn in two to see y’all suffering like this. Every single person who has been affected by this has been on my mind nonstop. Again, I wish I had more to offer. May God bless each and every one of you.
My grandfather lived between Boone and West Jefferson, North Carolina. I spent lots of time in all the towns along the Blue Ridge Parkway from Boone down to Ashville growing up. To see these images of North Carolina is just crushing my spirit. My heart aches for the people affected by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Deep Gap? Send love and have hope. A crushed spirit is what decays the soul. Peace and blessings to you.
@@1NostalgicUnicorn Close! Fleetwood Falls and thank you!
@@tophermartinthecomic ♥️🕊
Thank you for providing such a peaceful and honest account of the area so devastated by the hurricane. The people impacted and their resolve are absolutely inspiring!
Thank you for showing everybody the truth!
This is the most thorough coverage of the devastation of this area that I e seen. Thank you for sharing.
It's absolutely heartbreaking.
Thank you, Mark, for your ethical and no-nonsense report on the damage in North Carolina.
Thank you for this video. It is hard for anyone to visualize this damage without you.
Sundown towns 😮
I’m glad you told people coming in to bring their own stuff😮😊 bring your own water and food
PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Thank you for sharing and informing. Truth is so much better than fiction
I have been hunting a Really Good Video of the Damage at Chimney Rock, THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST FOOTAGE I HAVE SEEN YET .. Made me Cry... I have been going to Chimney Rock for Year's and Year's, I use to live on Highway 9, and me and my daughters use to go here at least 6 times a year.. This literally BROKE MY HEART 💔 I can still Smell the Yummy Fudge... My Goodness I can't believe this.. PRAYING FOR EVERYONE IMPACTED BY THIS HORRIFIC HURRICANE... GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! 🙏
Without this video I would have had no idea how crazy it was. Thank you for doing this kind of journalism.
Keep putting out content like this. Those of us who have been through there many many times really want to know what is going on on the ground right now. You are doing a great job of capturing things in real time, and this is the best resource I've found so far.
Thanks for sharing all these videos. They add a better perspective to the devastation. I'm so sorry for all the loss.
Thank you for sharing this. People don't know what they don't see! God Bless America
My goodness I feel terrible for ALL the folks impacted by this storm May God watch over you and guide you and I will keep All of you in my prayers !!!!
People are donating and helping in anyway they can. My son is headed back to Asheville tomorrow to check on his house and neighbors. His car with be stocked with supplies. We all can't help Everyone but we can help someone. Prayers for all affected🌻❤️
God almighty, give them strength to carry on.
Thank you for this coverage. National TV isn't doing it.
What you're doing and the places you're getting to is amazing. We don't see or hear any of this on the news..you're very respectful and thorough. Thank you
Hey Mark, I know this will get buried in the heap of comments but I just want to say, you deserve some kind of award for these videos. Absolutely the best coverage of the aftermath that I have seen anywhere. At some moments it almost feels like a video game with the main character walking around a post-apocalyptic waste-land.
Thank you for bringing such visceral footage to the public eye and doing it in a way that is respectful to the citizens of the area and not in typical sensationalized RUclips fashion.
I am proud to call you a Paramotor brother.
When you look at the Post Office, the shop to the left is where my daughter-in-law worked until 2019-early 2020, when she had to stop working for health issues. Granddaughter was a waitress part-time until shortly after she graduated from high school in 2018, across the street at the River Walk restaurant. When we visited that area in 2012, they had just re-opened that road between Bat Cave and Chimney Road. A lot of rain had caused a land slide or two that closed the road. Thanks for the walk through, Mark. I'll have to tell my son about your videos.
Your footage is invaluable in showing the devastation so we can truly understand what happened and what is happening in the aftermath.
Thank you Mark for your excellent truthful reporting!