A massive, tree-covered island drifted into view on British Columbia’s Williston Lake last summer, vanished without a trace, and then reemerged, leaving residents and scientists guessing about its origins and safety risks. In late July 2026, a boater on Williston Lake noticed something unusual: a huge, forested island floating in the vast reservoir. The sight […] The post Mysterious floating island vanishes and reappears in British Columbia's Williston Lake appeared first on American Almanac .
A massive, tree-covered island drifted into view on British Columbia’s Williston Lake last summer, vanished without a trace, and then reemerged, leaving residents and scientists guessing about its origins and safety risks. In late July 2026, a boater on Williston Lake noticed something unusual: a huge, forested island floating in the vast reservoir. The sight stunned locals, as the island appeared to be nearly the size of two football fields and covered in mature trees, with birds and other animals making it their temporary home. Satellite images confirmed its presence on July 21, showing a green mass about 150 yards long and 75 yards wide. Rocky Avery, a local resident and friend of the boater, posted photos and video of the floating…Open
An initial CT scan of Melissa Casias’ skull didn’t show any bullets or projectiles after she was found dead in a New Mexico forest last month. Investigators told LA Magazine the former Los Alamos National Laboratory employee’s remains were found skeletonized with a handgun near the body. LA Magazine contributor and podcast host Lauren Conlin and Morgan Wright, CEO and founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases, join “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” to discuss. #melissacasias #remains #investigation Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news…
Los Angeles Magazine contributor Lauren Conlin and Morgan Wright, CEO and founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases, join NewsNation to discuss the remains of Los Alamos National Laboratory staffer Melissa Casias being found in a New Mexico forest. Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
