As provincial health officers continue to remind British Columbians that this Easter long weekend is not the time to travel—even to second properties in nearby communities—it appears Mother Nature might have tried to lend a hand in getting that message across.
A tree fell across Highway 99 just south of Lions Bay Sunday afternoon, taking out part of the median while blocking one southbound land and leaving the other lane partially blocked. According to DriveBC, crews were on scene but motorists were warned to expect significant delays as of 4 p.m.
#BCHwy99 - Tree down on the highway just north of Ocean Point Dr near #LionsBay has one southbound lane blocked. Crews are on scene, expect significant delays in the area.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) April 12, 2020
Whistlerites Ed and Natasha Tatton, owners of Creekside bakery and coffee shop BReD, explained in an email that they were on their way to Vancouver to pick up supplies for the business' online store when "a tree tumbled down the cliff and landed in the highway" right in front of them.
"At first, we thought the tree had hit a car because it look like a smoke cloud, but then we realized it was just dust," Natasha wrote. "Luckily, nobody was hurt! Maybe it was mother nature telling everyone to stay home!"
Tree vs concrete/metal... man made material was no match... police on scene 600 meters South of Lions Bay, expect delays. #hwy99 @SeatoSkyHighway @DriveBC @news1130 pic.twitter.com/4EctBKo4KC
— Squamish RCMP (@SquamishRCMP) April 12, 2020
