# Mysterious Canadian Island Reappears in Williston Reservoir After Vanishing

A tree-covered island found in British Columbia's Williston Reservoir has reappeared after previously vanishing from sight.

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A large tree-covered island was spotted in British Columbia's Williston Reservoir in early August before seemingly vanishing from sight. [^1]

Boaters on British Columbia's Williston Reservoir reported a forested island appearing out of nowhere in early summer. [^2]

Satellite imagery taken on July 21 confirmed the existence of a floating island approximately 140 meters long and 70 meters wide near Finlay Bay. [^3]

Satellite images from August 5 showed no sign of the floating forest at its previously confirmed location. [^4]

Bob Gammer stated that the island is likely moving throughout the reservoir due to strong winds rather than currents. [^5]

The island was found again on Monday, approximately 18 miles northwest of its last known location in the middle of the reservoir. [^6]

The Williston Reservoir reached full capacity for the first time in 14 years due to heavy snowpack and summer rain, potentially causing the island to break free. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. A large tree-covered island was spotted in British Columbia's Williston Reservoir in early August before seemingly vanishing from sight. (The Independent, News)
2. Boaters on British Columbia's Williston Reservoir reported a forested island appearing out of nowhere in early summer. (ZME Science, News)
3. Satellite imagery taken on July 21 confirmed the existence of a floating island approximately 140 meters long and 70 meters wide near Finlay Bay. (ZME Science, News)
4. Satellite images from August 5 showed no sign of the floating forest at its previously confirmed location. (ZME Science, News)
5. Bob Gammer stated that the island is likely moving throughout the reservoir due to strong winds rather than currents. (The Independent, News)
6. The island was found again on Monday, approximately 18 miles northwest of its last known location in the middle of the reservoir. (The Independent, News)
7. The Williston Reservoir reached full capacity for the first time in 14 years due to heavy snowpack and summer rain, potentially causing the island to break free. (ZME Science, News)

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