Five employees and the director of the propertys equestrian center ensured all horses were safe.

“We were just isolated here.

“I was elated, Wright toldCitizen Timesof seeing McLean.

horses grazing in pasture near Deerpark Trail Barn on Biltmore Estate

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“We all hugged each other so much.

Best hugs we’ve had in a long time.”

flood water from French Broad River covering low-lying areas of Biltmore Estate

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