Rescue missions after Helene’s flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roof

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As floodwaters from Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded a small Tennessee hospital near a riverbank, workers first tried to get patients out by ambulance. Then, the road washed out.

They tried to move people to the center of the building, but they were met by water.

Once rescue boats arrived, the water was so dangerous they couldn’t leave. Ultimately, dozens of staff and patients went to the roof to wait to be taken to safety, and a few others stayed in rescue boats...