Tennessee woman dies while trying to save her son from high flood waters
Summary
A 39-year-old woman in Tennessee died while trying to save her son from floodwaters during heavy rains. Flooding in Tennessee and Kentucky has caused at least five deaths and widespread damage, leading to states of emergency in several counties.Key Facts
- Mary Evelyn Nicole Manning-Kellione died trying to rescue her son swept into a drain called a culvert during floods in Tennessee.
- Her son survived after being carried through the culvert and reaching safety.
- At least five people have died from flooding in Tennessee and Kentucky in recent days.
- Four fatalities occurred in Kentucky, including two at a home and one swept away in a vehicle.
- One minor died in a car crash into a flooded creek in Hardin county, Kentucky.
- Kentucky and Tennessee faced heavy rainfall, with up to 5 inches of rain expected in some areas.
- Nine Kentucky counties declared states of emergency due to flooding and road damage.
- Kentucky’s governor warned residents to avoid roads and signed orders to prevent price-gouging and help pharmacies serve affected people.
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