Flood waters are continuing to rise and rain is still falling in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in the US.
As the deadly storm makes its way further inland, some people who initially stayed put are having to move to higher ground.
As these pictures show, dedicated pet owners were keeping a tight hold of their furry friends throughout their ordeal.
Willie Schubert of Pollocksville, North Carolina, cradles his dog Lucky as they await rescue on top of a stranded van.
#Pets are family, too. ? @SCNationalGuard #soldiers conduct ongoing rescue and recovery efforts to help those affected by #Florence.#ArmyResponse #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/kNb7DpnsVQ
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) September 16, 2018
.@USCoastGuard 5th District aviation #SearchAndRescue crews rescued 67 people and 12 pets in #NorthCarolina on Sunday in the aftermath of #HurricaneFlorence and continue to patrol the skies. pic.twitter.com/BJIAhMBeaO
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) September 17, 2018
A pregnant women, 15 adults, 4 kids and 2 cats were rescued by a Missouri Fire Department’s search & rescue team and Paratroopers of the 189th CSSB, 82nd Airborne Division.#MilitaryResponse; #DoDResponse; #ArmyhurricaneFlorence; #ArmyHurricaneResponse; #HurEvac2018 pic.twitter.com/kZWU7RIB8q
— All American Division (@82ndABNDiv) September 17, 2018
