A helicopter without identifying markings reportedly disrupted hurricane relief efforts at a distribution center in Burnsville, NC, sparking concern among local residents. The supplies were intended for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, which has caused significant damage in the area.
Witnesses claim that two unmarked black SUVs were seen slowly driving past the distribution site around 45 minutes before the helicopter arrived. TikTok user “megsbacn,” a veteran involved in the local security operations, brought attention to the incident through social media.
“At approximately 7:18 p.m. this evening in Burnsville, NC, an unmarked helicopter flew in and attempted to disrupt the distribution area established by locals,” she stated. The volunteer, who was conducting a K9 Security Round at the time, confirmed that the helicopter did not belong to their operation. “THIS WAS NOT ONE OF OUR HELOS!” she wrote, emphasizing that the unmarked helicopter appeared shortly after two unmarked black SUVs and a side-by-side vehicle were observed moving slowly past the parking lot entrance.
The volunteer further explained that flying unmarked helicopters is generally against the law, but pointed out that certain special forces and private contractors may use such tactics. “It’s known that special forces sometimes operate this way, and some private contractors do as well, though the legality of this remains unclear,” she added.
Take a look at this video here, posted by Collin Rugg:
NEW: Helicopter destroys Hurricane Helene recovery supplies in Burnsville, North Carolina at a distribution site.
Locals say two black SUVs did a "slow roll" 45 minutes before the helicopter showed up.
"This evening at approximately 7:18 in Burnsville, NC an unmarked helicopter… pic.twitter.com/a0d4JZNhqF
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 7, 2024
NEW: Helicopter destroys Hurricane Helene recovery supplies in Burnsville, North Carolina at a distribution site.
Locals say two black SUVs did a “slow roll” 45 minutes before the helicopter showed up.
“This evening at approximately 7:18 in Burnsville, NC an unmarked helicopter flew in and attempted to destroy the distribution area that was set up by locals for locals while I was conducting a K9 Security Round,” megsbacn, a veteran volunteer said on TT.
“THIS WAS NOT ONE OF OUR HELOS! This was about 45 minutes after 2 unmarked black SUVS and a side-by-side did a slow roll at the entrance of our parking lot and left.”
“[The helicopter] was UNMARKED and it is illegal to fly unmarked helicopters. But we know SF can and does and we know some private contractors do (not sure of the legalities on that though)…”
“So who were they? Why were they here? Why were they masked up? I’ve done plenty of helo ops with Coast Guard helos and I know a practiced rotor wash when I see it and our pilots never masked up this way.”
Another video angle here:
Rumors are circulating that Kamala Harris is sending in these unmarked helicopters to destroy civilian aid setups and stop Hurricane Helene victims in swing states from voting against her ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/E5j71F0FMw
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) October 7, 2024
Meanwhile, the AP reports that the (official) death toll has spiked to 227 and counting:
The death toll from Hurricane Helene inched up to 227 on Saturday as the grim task of recovering bodies continued more than a week after the monster storm ravaged the Southeast and killed people in six states.
Helene came ashore Sept. 26 as a Category 4 hurricane and carved a wide swath of destruction as it moved northward from Florida, washing away homes, destroying roads and knocking out electricity and cellphone service for millions.
The number of deaths stood at 225 on Friday; two more were recorded in South Carolina the following day. It was still unclear how many people were unaccounted for or missing, and the toll could rise even higher.
Helene is the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005. About half the victims were in North Carolina, while dozens more were killed in Georgia and South Carolina.
The city of Asheville, in the western mountains of North Carolina, was particularly battered. A week later workers used brooms and heavy machinery to clean mud and dirt outside of New Belgium Brewing Company, which lies next to the French Broad River and is among thousands of city businesses and households affected.
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