A heart-wrenching photo showing two grandparents desperately trying to escape rising floodwaters in North Carolina has gone viral, drawing attention to the real-life impacts of extreme weather. The family—Megan Drye, her parents, and her seven-year-old son, Micah—were forced to evacuate their Asheville home due to floods caused by Hurricane Helene. Megan, her elderly parents, and Micah sought safety on their roof as the waters surged.

Megan’s sister, Jessica, shared tragic photos of the family huddled on the roof, but soon after, the roof collapsed. Tragically, Micah and Megan’s parents were swept away and lost their lives. Megan survived, but the emotional toll is unimaginable. Jessica shared her devastation on Facebook, writing, “I have never felt this kind of loss, devastation, and aching of my spirit.”

In the aftermath, Megan’s other sister, Heather, started a GoFundMe campaign, raising over $66,000 to support Megan. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation, with over 130 deaths, many still missing, and federal relief efforts in full swing. The Drye family’s story is a poignant reminder of the importance of support and safety during such catastrophic events.