In a shocking turn of events, Megan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been accused of demanding a private helicopter to evacuate her from her idyllic new hometown in California during a devastating disaster.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s residence in Montecito has been ordered to completely evacuate due to the fear of destructive mudslides.
As the entire town scrambled to help each other and evacuate, it is reported that Megan was heard screaming at companies to arrange a helicopter for her escape.
This behavior has led many to question her judgment and label her as foolish for wanting a helicopter pickup during such a crisis.
It is worth noting that the evacuation order for the area, extending up to the Montecito Olive Garden, was issued two days ago.
Given the heavy rainfall on Sunday, it should have been expected that Megan would also be required to leave and make necessary plans accordingly.
Instead, she allegedly insisted on a helicopter rescue while the storm raged on.
However, it is highly unlikely that any non-rescue helicopters would have been able to fly in such treacherous conditions.
The storm, known as an atmospheric river, caused visibility to drop significantly, making it impossible for helicopters to operate under visual flight rules.
Some residents who witnessed the aftermath of Hurricane Ian recalled how rescue helicopters were used to save stranded individuals.
However, these helicopters did not land; instead, they hovered in a holding pattern and lowered a basket for people to climb into, bringing them up one at a time.
It is difficult to imagine how this method could accommodate two young children, as Megan has.
Moreover, it is concerning that she would demand people risk their lives to fly a helicopter in horrific weather conditions to rescue her, despite being instructed to leave earlier.
While Megan and Prince Harry were once successful in the United States, they found themselves homeless after the flood.
They claimed to have had no choice but to request the use of a spare palace, considering themselves practically refugees.
It is expected that this catastrophe will find its place in Megan’s future book, where she will likely portray herself as an altruistic heroine, bravely rescuing others while her husband was absent.
She may even include tales of flying herself through rain and storm.
Montecito, located along the coast north of Los Angeles, is not only home to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but also to renowned celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres.
DeGeneres, in fact, shared a video expressing her nervousness as she stood next to a raging torrent near her mansion.
She emphasized the importance of being kinder to Mother Nature and urged everyone to stay safe.
The evacuation order affected all 9,000 residents of Montecito, as well as an additional 14,000 individuals along the coastal areas.
Jane McLeod, a 60-year-old resident of Montecito, found herself trapped between a Russian creek and a mudslide.
She expressed her love for the town but admitted that this time of year was particularly challenging.
Tragically, a young boy who was swept away by the flooding has not yet been declared dead.
The search for him was halted around 3 p.m.
He and his mother were traveling in a white truck when they became stuck in the rising water.
This evacuation order comes five years after mudslides in Montecito claimed the lives of 23 people, destroyed 130 homes, and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.