Storm Frank devastated homes and businesses across the north-east, and forced families to flee.
Now, a rescue mission is underway to return another victim of the horrendous flooding back to their rightful home.
Gamekeepers received an unusual call last week when a farmer discovered a school of salmon stranded far from their usual surroundings in the River Dee.
Murray Rainie stumbled across the fish at Cobbleheugh Farm near Dinnet, which had managed to survive an incredible three weeks in their new digs some 330ft (100m) from the edge of the river bank.
The area had been completely engulfed by water when Storm Frank hit earlier in January, creating giant puddles on the land.
Mr Rainie contacted the estate gamekeepers who were able to return the salmon back home safely.
Gamekeeper Craig McDonald said: “It was the strangest thing, but gave everyone something to smile about after such a tough few weeks.
“The water had gouged out quite a large hole under a farm gate, and as the farmer was walking past he saw something moving in the water.
“When he knelt down he saw that there were about a dozen fish swimming around – he couldn’t quite believe what he was seeing, so called us to have a look.
“They seemed perfectly healthy and must have been happy with their temporary home as they had been in there for around three weeks.”
Estate owner, Michael Bruce, added: “Discovering this family of small fish has given a real boost to us – and I hope the rest of the river – just before the new fishing season starts.”
Just a day after the fish were returned to the river, it emerged that even more were hiding out in the puddle and the gamekeepers were asked to stage a second rescue mission.
They are now asking all tenants on the Royal Deeside estate to keep an eye out for any more survivors who may be in need of help to get back home.