Why did this Canadian ‘island’ seemingly vanish and reappear miles away?

September 1, 2026 · 5:36 pm 2 sources

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• How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again
  BBC News · September 1, 2026 17:36
  Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. But its origins remain a mystery.
• Why did this Canadian 'island' seemingly vanish and reappear miles away?
  BBC News · September 3, 2026 07:57
  BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the floating island in British Columbia, which has surprised people around the world.