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flag B.C.’s Comox Valley declares emergency as record floods force evacuations, close highways, and threaten more damage.

flag A state of local emergency has been declared in B.C.’s Comox Valley due to severe flooding from heavy rain, with river flows surpassing a 100-year flood event on Dove Creek and surrounding areas. flag Evacuations affected 12 properties and the Maple Pool Campground, and rescue teams used boats and Sea-doos to evacuate residents and livestock, including sheep, from chest-deep waters. flag Highway 28 was closed due to a washout, and multiple recreation sites were shut. flag Officials warned of ongoing flood risks from rain, snowmelt, and an approaching high king tide, urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas and check DriveBC.ca for road updates.

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