The camera was mounted on an a lamp post by US Geological Survey scientist studying storm surge.
Yes, drowning is the #1 cause of death during Hurricanes.
@dauphin87 @Jezibaba @Pat_Walrond Last night you asked where the storm camera gauge was mounted.
Here's a similar set up that was used to record vidually and physically the historic storm surge levels l in Ashville. In this 1 min clip, the USGS employee explains how it works.
@Bliss @Jezibaba frightening.