Hurricane Helene deaths overcounted, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says
THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. BREAKING NEWS IS FIRST AT FOUR. THERE IS AN UPDATE ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN OUR STATE WHO DIED FROM THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OVER COUNTED DEATHS BY AS MANY AS 30. OFFICIALS IN THE COUNTY, WHICH INCLUDES THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 72 DEATHS AND NOW THEY ARE AGREEING WITH THE STATE TALLY OF 42 DEATHS FOR THE COUNTY. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE CITES FACTORS RANGING FROM UPDATED CAUSES OF DEATH TO COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS FOLLOWING THE STORM. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SE
Hurricane Helene deaths overcounted by as many as 30, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says
Updated: 4:07 PM EDT Oct 22, 2024
The deaths associated with Hurricane Helene have been overcounted, according to a spokesperson from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.The Associated Press said the death toll is overcounted by as many as 30. Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now saying the tally is 42 deaths for the county. The number significantly reducing the death toll for Buncombe County. Top Stories:LISTEN: 911 calls detail heartbreaking moments after a Greensboro woman was shot in the face by her boyfriendRobinson’s defamation lawsuit decreases from $50 million to just $25,000Jonesville officers find missing man out of Yadkin County deadGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereAlthough county officials have been reporting 72 deaths, North Carolina State officials, relying on reviews by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Raleigh, have consistently reported 42 deaths since Oct. 10, according to AP. On Tuesday, the spokesperson told WXII:”In the early aftermath of Hurricane Helene, all deaths were being classified as storm-related and from Buncombe County. However, as the days progressed, BCSO was able to identify who had passed away due to the hurricane, who was, in fact, from Buncombe County, and who passed away from other causes. Compounded with the lack of consistent communication, due to widespread outages, the Buncombe County fatality number that was initially provided to Sheriff Miller has decreased.” The Department of Health and Human Services reports 96 deaths from Helene statewide.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Trending Stories:
The deaths associated with Hurricane Helene have been overcounted, according to a spokesperson from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.
The Associated Press said the death toll is overcounted by as many as 30. Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now saying the tally is 42 deaths for the county. The number significantly reducing the death toll for Buncombe County.
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Although county officials have been reporting 72 deaths, North Carolina State officials, relying on reviews by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Raleigh, have consistently reported 42 deaths since Oct. 10, according to AP.
On Tuesday, the spokesperson told WXII:
“In the early aftermath of Hurricane Helene, all deaths were being classified as storm-related and from Buncombe County. However, as the days progressed, BCSO was able to identify who had passed away due to the hurricane, who was, in fact, from Buncombe County, and who passed away from other causes. Compounded with the lack of consistent communication, due to widespread outages, the Buncombe County fatality number that was initially provided to Sheriff Miller has decreased.”
The Department of Health and Human Services reports 96 deaths from Helene statewide.
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