In response to devastating floods caused by a recent storm, Tucker and Justin Humphrey built levees around their home in Ridgely, Tennessee, utilizing techniques passed down from their late father. Their efforts successfully shielded their property from rising waters, even as surrounding areas faced destruction. The Obion River, adjacent to their home, rose dramatically, prompting rescues for around 100 residents. The brothers are determined to stay in the flood-prone area and are prepared to build even more robust defenses against future floods.
"Just normal things around here. Doing what we have to do to save the house."
"I'll build it 30 feet tall if I got to."
The storm itself, which tore through much of the South, killed more than 30 people.
In just hours, the Obion River, which runs adjacent to their hometown of Bogota, rose nine feet at the beginning of April.
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