Float Plane Incident on Tyaughton Lake
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Incident Description
| Incident Date | August 1, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Name | Float Plane Incident on Tyaughton Lake |
| Source | Float Plane |
| Nearest Community | Gold Bridge, BC |
| Spilled Content | Jet A fuel |
| Who is involved? | Canadian Coast Guard, B.C. Ministry of Environment, BC Interior Health, Quantum Murray Environmental, Golder Associates Inc., Fort Langley Air Service |
Response Phase Detail
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Most Recent Update
August 2, 2018 - 3:15 pm
BC Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy is monitoring a partially submerged float plane on Tyaughton Lake after it crashed into the lake yesterday afternoon (August 1, 2018). Transport Canada's National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) plane flew over the incident site today and reported 100 mL of fuel on the water's surface.
Environmental consultants are en route to the incident site to do an initial on-site assessment. An Environmental Emergency Response Officer (EERO) will be monitoring response actions.
Tyaughton Lake is currently closed to all recreational users and the Squamish-Lilooet Regional District has issued a do not use water notice. More information about the notices regarding Tyaughton Lake can be found on the Squamish-Lilooet Regional District website.
No further updates are expected unless the situation worsens.