Nature can be destructive, as we’ve seen with Hurricane Harvey.
But nature, as well as the animals that live in it, can be breathtakingly beautiful and awe-inspiring. That was certainly the case this week.
1. Wildfire near Kelowna erupts like a volcano
B.C. wildfire coverage continues to captivate our audience. A time-lapse video of a wildfire near Kelowna that “erupted like a volcano” received 1.2M total views.
2. Orca breaches right in front of B.C. kayaker’s face
Also from B.C., a once-in-a-lifetime shot of an orca breaching in front of a kayaker was shared, commented on and liked more than 78K times.
Still, readers urged other kayakers to be more careful.
3. Photo of solar eclipse taken in Lethbridge goes viral
Speaking of amazing photos, a story of Lethbridge photographer Chris Oates’ now-viral shot of the solar eclipse received nearly 47K interactions.
Here’s what you had to say about the shot:
4. Otis, the dog carrying his own dog food during Hurricane Harvey
The photo and story of Otis the dog, who was seen trotting down the street after Hurricane Harvey, carrying his own food resonated with readers who shared, liked, and commented on it more than 38,000 times!
Some of you were sad to see this.
But no worries, Otis is back home safe with his family!
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- UN warns it will suspend aid operations in Gaza without improved safety
- Kevin, the world’s tallest dog, dies weeks after claiming Guinness title
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