Dual predictions: Chimney Rock State Park’s Yammy and Tater take on Groundhog Day

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Chimney Rock State Park’s groundhogs -- Yammy and Tater -- made their own predictions on Groundhog Day. (Photo: WLOS staff)

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Punxsutawney Phil wasn’t the only one in the spotlight on Friday. Chimney Rock State Park’s groundhogs — Yammy and Tater — made their own predictions on Groundhog Day.

It was Chimney Rock State Park’s 19th annual Groundhog Day celebration, but the very first time with two groundhogs sharing the spotlight.

They arrived at the Animal Discovery Center in the summer of 2023 from Candler’s Appalachian Wildlife Refuge.

Both are not able to be released to the wild and will live out their lives at the center.

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