It’s always devastating when our nation is hit with a catastrophic tragedy like Hurricane Florence. The one shining light about tragedies like this one is seeing just how many Good Samaritans step up to help their fellow Americans in their time of need.

Various Cajun Navy groups have put themselves in harm’s way just to save people who found themselves stranded due to this horrifying hurricane. At one point, the Louisiana Cajun Navy  tried to rescue a man from his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, but he decided to stay where he was.

“He wants to stay on the second floor. We’ll come back with the boat,” said a member of this rescue group.

Later on, the Louisiana Cajun Navy came upon a truck that needed gas. As they tried to get fuel to the vehicle, the Cajun Navy got stuck themselves. Hours later, the National Guard rescued the Louisiana Cajun Navy and brought them to higher ground.

Members of the United Cajun Navy joined the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office in Leland, an area that has no power and very rough waters. The rescue crews brought in boats full of people to help.

“I think first of all, the risk themselves coming out, then second of all, leave their family to come help us, everybody ain’t gonna’ do that. I appreciate y’all man,” said Deandre Porter, a flooding victim from this area.

The Cajun Navy appreciated all of the help that they got from volunteers in the area.