The White Rock Pier has been damaged and people are absolutely heartbroken.
On Thursday, December 20th, boats, strong winds and pounding waves tore apart the historic pier located at 15322 White Rock Promenade.
During the madness, one person found himself trapped on the pier as strong winds and powerful waves continued to pound the dock.
Police explored multiple options to rescue the stranded person, but eventually called in a helicopter to snatch him up.
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White Rock’s historic pier was originally built in 1914 as a dock for the coastal steamships that arrived when the Great Northern Railway began operation.
The popular tourist attraction stretched out 470m (1542 ft.) into the ocean and was always busy with huge crowds.
Here’s how people reacted online to its unfortunate demise.
I grew up in White Rock, my mom went into labour with me under the pier and it was my solace all through highschool. It was heartbreaking to see the image on my Facebook feed. Peace out Pier, you had an amazing 104 years. #whiterockpier #whiterock https://t.co/rykMwT7pBI
— Salt 🐀 (@saltcipher) December 21, 2018
Lowkey very sad. That pier has been around forever – every date in my life has been on that pier.. but i'm just salty af #WhiteRock https://t.co/PQQzFBdi3h
— Jasmeen (@JasmeenD) December 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/dalewolfe/status/1075918966315376641
💔 #WhiteRockPier pic.twitter.com/XuwxiENLx3
— Janice Raposo (@janicenoelle) December 21, 2018
What a wicked #BCstorm day. Sadly our picturesque #WhiteRock pier has been broken by wind-blown boats and Mother Nature’s blow! 😟 pic.twitter.com/QUhCG7kNhn
— Leanda Rae (@psymediumleanda) December 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/CroissantSamosa/status/1075990425528221696
RIP #WhiteRock Pier. #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/csj7ymCcHy
— Bruce Claggett (@BruceClaggett) December 21, 2018
The iconic 100 year old Semiahmoo Pier of White Rock B.C. is in pieces today after 100 km/h storm. One man without good weather sense was stranded, then rescued. #WhiteRock #SwimRogerSwim pic.twitter.com/OsIEqjw8Si
— Timothy Fagan (@TFaganWriting) December 21, 2018
Wow. Unbelievable. So sad to see my favourite local landmark take such a beating. Glad to know everyone is now safe. #whiterockpier https://t.co/OUfwaMXs1e
— Carla Weckstrom (@carlaweckstrom) December 21, 2018
Our early morning walk now requires a detour with the White Rock pier blown out. Hopefully City of White Rock can get it repaired without undue delays. #whiterockpier pic.twitter.com/39uY3vg2hl
— Neil Moody (@Neil_Moody_) December 21, 2018
Oh #WhiteRockPier you’ve held my steps my entire life. Sad.
— Simmi Mosier (nee DHILLON) (@SIMMIthinks) December 21, 2018
Experienced the worst storm to hit my small beach town in decades. Our iconic 100-year old pier was severed and there’s widespread damage throughout the community. #bcstorm #whiterockpier pic.twitter.com/z2Uwisac7L
— WestCoastHikerGirl (@coasthikergirl) December 21, 2018
This place… On the night of my high school graduation we chose the pier at #WhiteRock to watch the sunrise. It was the first time I had stayed out all night… With my parents' blessing 😉. Sad to see this beautiful spot destroyed. #rebuild #whiterockpier #windstorm https://t.co/Fe5S4iCwDx
— Jocelyn Laidlaw (@CTVJLaidlaw) December 21, 2018
I am so terribly upset about our iconic Pier and beautiful waterfront – it is complete chaos down there. The only saving grace is no-one was hurt 😢. #whiterockbeach #whiterockpier
— Helen Fathers (@HelenFathers) December 21, 2018
I will never forget your subtle planks and your glorious light installation. #rip #whiterockpier
— Liam Raymond Dib (@ProdSonOfLCD) December 21, 2018
From the last time we were there! So sad 😥#whiterockpier #storm
— katayoon (@katayoonwebb) December 21, 2018
So devastated to see our 100 year old beautiful pier battered by this storm and praying that the person who was trapped is rescued safely. #WhiteRockpier #BCStorm https://t.co/dHFRM4QGfa
— Tracy Redies (@tracyrediesbc) December 20, 2018
Our poor #WhiteRockPier! I hope those who were stuck were safely rescued though! #BCStorm #Vancouver #WhiteRock @cbcnewsbc @NEWS1130 #photos604 @Explore_WR pic.twitter.com/hBoN6G40wl
— Tyler Ingram (@TylerIngram) December 21, 2018
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