Video: Photographer Nearly Swept Away by Hurricane Florence

Storm surge from Hurricane Florence was captured on video flowing like a river between homes in Avon, North Carolina, on Sept. 13, 2018. CNN

Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

9/13/2018|Updated: 9/13/2018

Video footage captured on Sept. 13 showed a photographer nearly getting swept away by Hurricane Florence’s floodwaters.

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Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5

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Video: Photographer Nearly Swept Away by Hurricane Florence

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