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Jagermeister
08-12-2020, 01:17 PM
BC
Landslide thunders into Sukunka River in Northern B.C.Slide collapses into riverDawson Creek Mirror - Aug 12, 2020 / 10:45 am | Story: 307742
https://www.castanet.net/content/2020/8/ae_p3474090.jpgPhoto: PRRD


A landslide has blocked a large portion of the Sukunka River in Northern B.C.
The Peace River Regional District says the slide is upstream of the 6-Mile bridge on Highway 29, south of Chetwynd..
Officials note at this time there is no risk to infrastructure or property.
"Significant water backup is occurring as well as debris accumulation. Please be advised not to swim downstream of the blockage, or launch boats into the area."

MRP
08-12-2020, 06:17 PM
More...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nNwLF3gkeH4

REMINGTON JIM
08-12-2020, 06:32 PM
WOW ! Now that's Some Blockage ! RJ

whitetailsheds
08-12-2020, 07:20 PM
There was another good slide on the Windfall Lake FSR about a month ago, took out the bridge at Km 9. Supposedly going to fixed up end of September.
Just gotta wonder when the South Taylor hill is going to take out the highway.....tick tock......

Downtown
08-12-2020, 08:31 PM
BC
Landslide thunders into Sukunka River in Northern B.C.

Slide collapses into rive




Dawson Creek Mirror - Aug 12, 2020 / 10:45 am | Story: 307742
https://www.castanet.net/content/2020/8/ae_p3474090.jpgPhoto: PRRD


A landslide has blocked a large portion of the Sukunka River in Northern B.C.
The Peace River Regional District says the slide is upstream of the 6-Mile bridge on Highway 29, south of Chetwynd..
Officials note at this time there is no risk to infrastructure or property.
"Significant water backup is occurring as well as debris accumulation. Please be advised not to swim downstream of the blockage, or launch boats into the area."



Good info Jagermeister !

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