Revised Fatality Figures in Buncombe: Officials Correct Previous Overcount in Hurricane Helene’s Toll
Raleigh, N.C. — A significant revision in the reported death toll from Hurricane Helene has emerged from Buncombe County, where initial figures were substantially reduced. Officials originally recorded 72 fatalities related to the storm but have recently adjusted this number down to 42, aligning with state-reported data. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with state authorities, adjusted the count after discrepancies arose regarding the actual causes of death and the residency of the deceased. …