Wells Gray Park Cave discovery, Karst cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
The cave entrance measures 100 meters long by 60 meters wide with a depth of at least 135 meters into the bedrock formation.
Canadian government researchers conducting caribou population surveys discovered this geological formation in spring 2018 during a helicopter flight over the region.
The research team temporarily named the cave Sarlacc's Pit, referencing Star Wars film Return of the Jedi, pending consultation with First Nations groups.
The cave remains inaccessible to visitors as the British Columbia government restricts access to protect the site and ensure public safety.
Snow and ice covered the cave entrance year-round until recent decades, when climate changes made it visible during summer melting seasons.
GPS coordinates: 52.51667,-120.04306
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:57
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