The Chimneys and Gatlinburg

Nov 29, 2016 12:16

updated: one bit of good news -- the Ripley's Aquarium with over 10,000 animals is safe, though it wasn't looking like it last night. This from the Ripley's site ( Read more... )

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tipitiwitchet November 29 2016, 13:27:34 UTC

God, it's awful. Arrowmont lost some buildings, which is a damn shame. Last I heard, the aquarium was trying to work with some other aquariums to move some animals.

Just horrifying to watch. I sat there this morning and cried.

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kassidy62 November 29 2016, 17:25:57 UTC
from the ripley's gatlinburg site, smoops--hope this will make you feel a little better, it did me
https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/gatlinburg/

For the safety of our employees and guests, all of our Attractions will remain closed until the evacuation has lifted. We have a team of Marine Biologists and Life Support Experts inside the Aquarium and are happy to report that the animals are safe.

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solosundance November 29 2016, 14:25:52 UTC
How horrible :( Will be thinking of you.

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loyseofverlaine November 29 2016, 15:07:21 UTC
Oh Kass, I'm so sorry! My prayers are with you and your family, and everyone in the Smokies.

Husby and I have been there several times - it's such a biologically rich area, we brought students down on field trips to study the ecosystems. I loved Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Stay safe.

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hardboiledbaby November 29 2016, 19:30:57 UTC
Oh babe. I have no words, just *hugs tight*

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lauramcewan November 29 2016, 20:20:08 UTC
So sorry!! It's awful. :(

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