It was just one of many priceless things the storm took from the people of the small mountain community.
Courtesy Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Facebook
But the spirit of the bridge lives on.
And on Thursday, Lake Lure town officials revealed that a replacement bridge had arrived.
Credit:Town of Lake Lure
You may place your pet collars here anytime, town officials said.
What a blessing, they added.
There is no word yet on a permanent replacement.
Credit:Courtesy Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Facebook
