4 dead, 5 still missing in western NC county flooded by Fred
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Two more deaths have been reported in connection with flooding from Tropical Storm Fred in western North Carolina, doubling the death toll to four, officials said Friday.
Earlier in the day, Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher released the names of two victims in the Cruso area, Frank Mungo, 86, and Franklin McKenzie, 68. NCDOT workers assess damage to a bridge spanning the Pigeon River, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Bethel, N.C., after remnants from Tropical Storm Fred caused flooding in parts of Western North Carolina Tuesday. Search and rescue teams continue to search the area as 20 people are missing and 2 people were found dead. ((Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP)) Donella Pressley looks over the flood damage to her home Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Bethel , N.C., after remnants from Tropical Storm Fred caused flooding in parts of Western North Carolina Tuesday. ( (Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP)) In this image taken with a drone, volunteers clear debris and try to salvage athletic equipment Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 at Pisgah High School in Canton, N.C., after remnants from Tropical Storm Fred caused flooding in parts of Western North Carolina Tuesday. ((Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP))
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