Heavy flooding hit McCaysville in Fannin County overnight, prompting a large-scale rescue effort. Multiple emergency agencies from surrounding areas, including Tennessee and North Carolina, responded to the disaster. Rescue teams worked together to save people from the rising waters.

The teams included personnel from the Hiawassee Dam Fire Department, Copper Basin Fire and Rescue, and Peachtree Fire & Rescue. More than a dozen people were rescued, including some vacationers who were unaware of the flooding. For further information on the rescue efforts and the current situation in McCaysville, readers can refer to the full report from Channel 2.