Lost island in northern B.C. lake — that appeared then disappeared — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lost-island-in-northern-b-c-lake-that-appeared-then-disappearedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. B.C. Hydro Locates Floating Forested Island in Williston Lakehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lost-island-in-northern-b-c-lake-that-appeared-then-disappearedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lost-island-in-northern-b-c-lake-that-appeared-then-disappeared#u56379Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:07:33 +0000B.C. Hydro has located a small forested island that previously appeared and vanished within British Columbia's largest reservoir. The landmass is a floating island that shifted positions on Williston Lake, leading to reports of its disappearance. Scientists believe this region may have previously hosted a larger number of such floating islands. The island is now accounted for after a period of mystery regarding its location.Why it mattersWilliston Lake serves as the largest reservoir in British Columbia. The mobility of forested landmasses on the water creates challenges for mapping and n