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Ky. National Guard returns from hurricane relief

The unit managed military aircraft from 14 different states and helped rescue 298 people and 68 animals from Hurricane Florence.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Sixty members of the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade faced some weather challenges after leaving North Carolina Saturday.

The crew was scheduled to land in Lexington, but mechanical issues diverted them to Knoxville, Tenn. They then rented minivans and drove three hours back to Frankfort.

Our own Lisa Hutson and Nick Goldring accompanied the unit, where they managed military aircraft from 14 different states and helped rescue 298 people and 68 animals from Hurricane Florence.

Officials say they deployed 84 soldiers and airman in support of rescue efforts.

There are 12 Kentucky Air National Guardsmen from the 123rd Forces Support Squadron out of Louisville still mobilized in North Carolina.

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