A small, tree-covered island surfaced briefly on Williston Lake, the largest reservoir in British Columbia, about 100 kilometres from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in the province’s northeast, before disappearing from view. The sighting was reported by boaters and shared with local residents in early August, drawing attention to a feature on the water that has since vanished.
B.C. Hydro confirmed it is monitoring the reservoir for any reappearance of the floating island. The utility did not provide details on the island’s origin, size, or the exact timing of its appearance, but said the situation is being watched as part of ongoing observations of the lake.
The image circulating on social media shows a tree-covered patch floating on the surface of the lake, described by observers as an island. No injuries or disruptions to operations at nearby facilities were reported, and no other details about potential causes or implications were disclosed by B.C. Hydro.
Officials emphasized that the situation remains under observation while they assess whether the island might return. The incident occurred hundreds of kilometres from the dam that forms Williston Lake, a key feature in the region’s hydroelectric system, but no connection to dam operations was indicated in the information released.
Residents and boaters remain attentive to updates as B.C. Hydro continues to monitor the reservoir for any reappearance of the floating island. Further details or official statements were not provided in the latest update.
