Boaters in northern B.C. are being warned to stay away from a mysterious floating island that has reappeared on a lake after drifting about 30 kilometres in two weeks.
Gammer said the island’s origin was not certain but it was normal for trees that fall into the reservoir to clump together in sheltered bays.
“You can imagine, like a tree falling down in the forest, and the trunk is laying flat, and over a long period of time, it starts to break down, and other plants, moss, and even trees start growing on top,” said Gammer.
Pummice stone?
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