OCRACOKE, N.C. — Dorian has unleashed its wrath on Ocracoke Island bringing high winds and devastating flooding now leaving hundreds of people stranded.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said Friday, “At least 800 people are stranded in Ocracoke which has been inundated with flooding and destruction.”
Emergency crews and hundreds of National Guard members are working to rescue people. A 79-year-old man was airlifted and more helicopters are being brought in to help with rescue efforts.