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Dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding; "dangerous" rescue underway

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Rescue operation underway to evacuate over 50 people stranded on roof of hospital in eastern Tennessee .

High winds prevented helicopters from flying in to evacuate those stranded, hospital chain says.

High waters from the Nolichucky River in the eastern part of the state flooded the hospital.

Hurricane Helene crashed ashore in Florida 's Big Bend area late Thursday night as a dangerous Category 4 storm.

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77

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77

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22

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formal

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English

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68

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short-lived

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