BALTIMORE — Hurricane Helen left a trail of destruction and devastation for millions of people in North Carolina and other states.
Many families lost everything in this disaster, from their homes and personal items to valuable possessions.
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge was one of the properties destroyed, once a tranquil place surrounded by lush gardens and stunning views.
Featuring a rainbow bridge and dog garden that are popular with tourists and locals alike, Lake Lure offered pet lovers a fun way to honor their furry family members.
A popular trend among visitors was hanging pet collars and tags in memory of a beloved animal.
Now that is no longer the case.
Organizations across the country are focusing on reconstruction support.
One is the Humane Society of Baltimore, which wants to help pet owners recreate forgotten memories.
“We are asking pet owners who visit Rainbow Bridge to submit their pets’ names. That name will be painted on a river rock and placed along the trail at Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park.” the Humane Society wrote on Facebook.
If you are interested, please click here for more information.
As for lake lures, we don’t know when they will reopen.
“The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge has sustained a lot of structural damage. The gardens at the west end are completely gone and the Rocky Broad River flows through the area,” Lake Lure said on its website. Ta. “At this point, we don’t know what the future holds as we remain focused on ensuring the safety of our community and the public.”
If you would like to donate to Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, click here.
