An emergency response is underway to the Riske Creek/Hanceville area
The Tsilhqot'in National Government has activated its Emergency Operations Centre Wednesday, July 31 after receiving reports of a landslide near Farwell Canyon west of Williams Lake.
The TNG is asking people to avoid the Chilcotin River area due to danger of unpredictable water flow.DK Ilnicki noted on social media that the Chilcotin River is completely blocked and there is an injured camper needing assistance. Cariboo Regional District EOC information officer Gerald Pinchbeck confirmed they have received initial reports of the landslide and have activated an initial response and information gathering phase and are coordinating with First Nations.Central Cariboo Search and Rescue confirmed the land search and rescue team is responding to rescue the injured person.
An intense thunderstorm over Williams Lake Monday night, July 29 brought with it 29.8mm of rain in a short period of time. It's not known how much rain fell in Riske Creek.
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