More than 70 hikers evacuated from West Coast Trail amid heavy rains

Over 70 hikers were evacuated from the West Coast Trail in British Columbia due to unprecedented heavy rains, marking an unusual storm for July. The charter ferry service owner noted this is an extreme anomaly, usually expecting only one rain storm in August. The evacuation highlights the vulnerability of popular outdoor trails to extreme weather and raises questions about climate change's impact on traditional weather patterns. This event underscores the need for better preparedness and response strategies for outdoor recreational areas.