Lost Pet Memorial From Hurricane Helene Miraculously Recovered in Lake Lure

In Lake Lure, North Carolina, the community has been moved to tears after a piece of the cherished Rainbow Bridge memorial—swept away during Hurricane Helene—was unexpectedly recovered nearly a year later. For many pet lovers, the discovery feels like a miracle, offering comfort and renewed hope.

The Rainbow Bridge, a feature of the town’s Flowering Bridge, was a sanctuary where grieving owners could leave collars, leashes, and tags to honor pets who had crossed the “rainbow bridge.” It was more than a physical structure—it was a place of remembrance, healing, and shared love. The hurricane’s destruction last year left the community heartbroken, believing their tributes had been lost forever.

Among them was WLOS

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