Chilcotin River could breach landslide dam within 24-48 hours: Cariboo Regional District

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Chilcotin River could breach landslide dam within 24-48 hours: Cariboo Regional District

A dam created by a massive landslide along the Chilcotin River west of Williams Lake Wednesday is expected to be breached within the next 24 to 48 hours. Officials say they are bracing for what will happen when the debris gives way.

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