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Not even a Category 4 hurricane can dampen the Southern spirit.

Now, Asheville Police Department is asking the public to help connect these precious mementos with their rightful owners.

Some are water or mud damaged, but the smiles, scenes, and moments are still preserved.

River Arts District in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene flooding on October 2, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina

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Comments are already flooding in from locals.

A few of these photos are of me and my brother.

My brother died several years ago, one user wrote.

These photos mean the world to me and my family!