Watch: Raging waters and rescues as Hurricane Helene hits Florida

The category four storm hammered Florida's coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

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Florida's Lee County Sheriff's office shared footage of its rescue efforts, as flooding trapped some residents in their homes and vehicles.

The storm has now swept into Georgia and been downgraded but officials urge caution, saying the situation remains dangerous.

At least 20 people are known to have died across the two states since the storm made landfall on Thursday.

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