Elderly Couple Killed by Tree in Hurricane Helene

An elderly couple were tragically found embracing in their bedroom after a tree fell on their ceiling during Hurricane Helene in Beech Island, South Carolina. The storm claimed the lives of Marcia Savage, 74, and Jerry Savage, 78, and at least 200 other lives.

The elderly couple were married for over 50 years. 

Their grandson, 22-year-old John Savage, had checked in on them just moments before the disaster. “We heard a snap, and I went back to see how they were. They were both okay, and the dog was fine,” he said. 

However, shortly after his visit, a thunderous boom marked the onset of tragedy as a massive tree fell. “All you could see was the ceiling and the tree,” John said. 

Jerry was well-regarded for his skills as an electrician and carpenter, while Marcia was a retired bank teller. Their granddaughter, Katherine Savage, remarked, “They loved each other to their dying day.” John added, “Their love was instant and everlasting.”

Additionally, two firefighters in South Carolina lost their lives when a tree struck their truck.