K-9 in Tennessee died in Helene flooding

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Erwin Police Department in East Tennessee is mourning the tragic loss of K-9 officer Scotty, who was swept away by severe flash floods in the Bumpass Cove area. Scotty, a loyal member of the force, went missing during rescue operations on Friday, and despite a desperate search, his body was recovered the following day. The floods, caused by Helene’s

torrential rains, devastated the region, leaving significant damage and many unaccounted for, while emergency responders worked tirelessly to rescue stranded residents.