US EditionCentury-Old Treasures Emerge Amid Post-Helene Lake Lure Restoration Efforts
LAKE LURE, NORTH CAROLINA, JUN 18 – Restoration efforts at Lake Lure uncovered a 1920s truck and a historic water taxi boat while removing over 376,000 tons of sediment left by Hurricane Helene, officials said.
- An extensive cleanup at Lake Lure in North Carolina revealed historical items like a 1920s Model T-style truck and a wooden boat, previously buried under the lakebed since the 1920s.
- Lake Lure officials cleared debris and sediment left by Hurricane Helene, removing about 376,000 tons of silt.
- Residents expressed excitement over the findings, with local Kenneth Tanner noting that the boat belonged to his grandfather, adding sentimental value to the discoveries.
- Town officials are hopeful that Lake Lure will be restored to its former beauty by the summer of 2026, although a firm completion timeline has not been released.
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The Charlotte ObserverRelics found as water drastically drops in beloved NC mountain lake. See photos
Century-old truck and water taxi among relics found as water level drops in North Carolina’s Lake Lure, photos show. The lake was damaged by Hurricane Helene.
‘Remarkable’ discovery surfaces in North Carolina after lake drained during Helene recovery
An extensive post-storm cleanup effort at Lake Lure in western North Carolina has uncovered remarkable pieces of local history that had long been hidden beneath the surface of the man-made lake.
Treasured discoveries surface as North Carolina lake is drained during Helene revitalization
The clean-up effort around North Carolina’s Lake Lure has uncovered long-lost relics including a 1920s Model T-style truck and a 32-foot wooden boat named "Pooh Bear."
Century-old treasures emerge amid post-Helene Lake Lure restoration efforts | News Channel 3-12
By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story LAKE LURE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Lake Lure’s recovery efforts have put the area in some unfamiliar territory. The lake has dropped by nearly 30 feet due to ongoing cleanup and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. As the lake continues to rebuild towards its future, it is finding pieces from the past. Over the weekend, several items were found that have not been seen in 100 years…
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