CAPE FEAR, N.C. (WTVD) -- An American flag that captivated the Internet during Hurricane Florence in an Explore.org live cam on the Frying Pan Tower, a decommissioned Coast Guard light station 35 miles off the coast of Bald Head Island, N.C. is up for auction.
The three-day auction opened Thursday at 10 p.m. and closes Sunday at 10 pm.
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According to the Frying Pan Tower Facebook page, 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Hurricane Florence relief assistance through the American Red Cross.
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A live feed of the flag taking a beating during the storm went viral with thousands of viewers nicknaming the flag "Kevin."
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The flag has been retired and replaced on the tower which is now a privately owned adventure Airbnb.