LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Lee County performed a daring rescue mission as Hurricane Helene barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno shared a video on social media showing the moments hit when deputies sprang into action.
Deputies said a man called 911 as floodwaters took over his home.
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Videos show deputies making their way through murky water to rescue the man.
Officials said the man is doing well.
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