A farmer from Abbotsford, BC, says he is determined to rebuild even though much of his property is still under water.
Two weeks ago, Narinder Bhangal and his family were forced to evacuate when the nearby Sumas River embankment opened, rapidly flooding their farm.
Banghal led his family through four feet of water to reach higher ground.
When he returned, he found that the 40,000 cedars he had been growing were all dead, suffocated under six feet of muddy water. His house, barns and equipment were damaged.
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He said that while work is already underway to fix his house, it will take years for his business to recover.
“It’s going to take time, it’s going to take time,” Banghal said of the prospect of reconstruction.
“[I’m] still young, “he added, managing a smile. “I can do it.”
– with files from Rumina Daya
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