Aerial footage of the Mount Polley tailings dam faliure

GlobalBCTV reporters filmed stunning shots of destruction caused by the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach.

The open pit copper and gold mine located in central British Columbia gave way Monday night. A water advisory has been issued for residents downstream.

The Cariboo Regional District posted its own video.

Two videos were posted by Larry Chambers.

DISCLOSURE: The reporter Michael McCrae is an investor in Imperial Metals.

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